What Is the Glasgow Coma Scale Number Recommended by the New

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Multiple Choice

What is the Glasgow Coma Scale number recommended by the New Orleans helical computed tomography rule (HCT) to order a CT head examination for a traumatic head injury in conjunction with a headache or intoxication?

• A) 1-5
• B) 6-10
• C) 10-13
• D) 15

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