A neurologic flow chart is often used to document the care of a patient with a traumatic brain injury. At what point in the patient's care should the nurse begin to use a neurologic flow chart?
A) When the patient's condition begins to deteriorate
B) As soon as the initial assessment is made
C) At the beginning of each shift
D) When there is a clinically significant change in the patient's condition
Ans: B
Feedback:
Neurologic parameters are assessed initially and as frequently as the patient's condition requires. As soon as the initial assessment is made, the use of a neurologic flowchart is started and maintained. A new chart is not begun at the start of every shift.
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