What Parameters and Questions Will the Perianesthesia Nurse Investigate While

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Multiple Choice

What parameters and questions will the perianesthesia nurse investigate while assessing neurologic status?

• A) Position of the patient's arms at rest
• B) Ability to follow commands
• C) Pupillary reaction to light
• D) Orientation to person and place
• E) Level of consciousness

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