The nurse is preparing to assess a client with the Glasgow Coma Scale.

The nurse is preparing to assess a client with the Glasgow Coma Scale. Which areas is the nurse assessing in this patient?

1. Eye response
2. Motor response
3. Verbal response
4. Orientation
5. Musculoskeletal response

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale tests in three major areas: eye response, motor response, and verbal response.