Which components are included in the Glasgow Coma Scale assessment?
Correct answer: A. Eye opening, verbal response and motor response
- A. Eye opening, verbal response and motor response
- B. Pupil size, limb power and reflex response
- C. Blood pressure, pulse rate and respiratory pattern
- D. Memory, concentration and cranial nerve function
Explanation
The Glasgow Coma Scale measures eye opening, verbal response and motor response. Pupil findings and vital signs are important neurological observations, but they are not scored as components of the GCS.
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