What is the lowest possible score indicating deep coma when evaluating a client using the Glasgow Coma Scale?
a. 15 c. 3
b. 10 d. 0
C
A score of 15 indicates a fully oriented person. A score of 3 is the lowest possible score, indicating deep coma.
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1. "Lethal dose just refers to what is done in research; it is not used by doctors to prescribe drugs." 2. "The lethal dose is a value determined in research that helps to establish the safe dose." 3. "All that means is that the drug could be lethal, but I will closely monitor you for side effects." 4. "Don't worry about that. I will have your doctor explain it to you."