The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Sustained

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has sustained a traumatic head injury.The practitioner has asked the nurse to test the patient's oculocephalic reflex.What must the nurse verity prior to performing the test?

• A) The absence of cervical injury
• B) The depth and rate of respiration
• C) The patient's ability to swallow
• D) The patient's ability to follow a verbal command

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