Abstract
The primary tool used by nurses to assess a patient's neurological status is the neurological observation chart incorporating the Glasgow Coma Scale. This article explains the correct use of the chart and how to interpret the findings.
MeSH terms
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Arousal
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Benchmarking
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Blood Pressure
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Consciousness
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Glasgow Coma Scale*
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Heart Rate
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Humans
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Intracranial Pressure
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Monitoring, Physiologic / methods
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Monitoring, Physiologic / nursing
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Monitoring, Physiologic / standards
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Neurologic Examination* / methods
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Neurologic Examination* / nursing
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Neurologic Examination* / standards
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Nursing Assessment / methods*
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Nursing Assessment / standards
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Nursing Records
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Orientation
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Physical Stimulation / methods
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Psychomotor Performance
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Reflex, Pupillary
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Reticular Formation / anatomy & histology
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Reticular Formation / physiology
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Verbal Behavior