The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to:
a. determine the cause of decreased con-sciousness.
b. diagnose disorders that alter level of con-sciousness.
c. quantify consciousness.
d. predict response to stimulant medications.
C
The Glasgow Coma Scale is used when a patient has an altered level of consciousness and is used to quantify consciousness.
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