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.

Understand the reasons for preparing patients for diagnostic examinations related to the urinary system.

Know the appropriate diagnostic tests for various urinary system conditions.

Grasp how to properly instruct patients on sample collection methods for urinalysis.

Comprehend the relationship between postmenopause and increased risk of UTIs.

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