The Nurse Is Performing a Neurological Examination in a Client

question 24

Short Answer

The nurse is performing a neurological examination in a client diagnosed with a stroke. The nurse finds that the client does not answer correctly about birth month and age, but opens and closes both eyes as instructed. The nurse also notes the affected arm drifts to the left and right when elevated, and the client does not speak when asked to name any items. Based on the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), what is the total score the nurse obtains from these findings? Record your answer as a whole number. ____________________.

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