A Patient Is Admitted to the Critical Care Unit with a Subdural

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the critical care unit with a subdural hematoma.The nurse is assessing the patient's Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score.Which statement is true concerning the GCS?

• A) It provides data about level of consciousness only.
• B) It is considered equivalent to a complete neurologic examination.
• C) It is a sensitive tool for evaluation of an altered sensorium.
• D) It is the most critical assessment parameter to account for possible aphasia.