The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Diabetic

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis and notes that the client's level of consciousness appears to be deteriorating.The nurse is aware that which assessments are a component of both the Glasgow Coma Score and the Full Outline of Un-Responsiveness (FOUR Score) Coma Scale? Select all that apply.

• A)Brainstem reflexes
• B)Ability to follow verbal commands
• C)Abnormal breathing patterns
• D)Pupil size
• E)Types of motor responses

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