If a nurse needs to rouse a patient to perform a neurological assessment, the nurse may correctly
1. Skip the neurological assessment if the patient appears to be comatose, since she can't hear the nurse or follow instructions.
2. Exert mild pain on the patient (e.g., pressing on a nailbed).
3. Turn up the volume on the radio or television.
4. Gently slap the patient.
ANS: 2
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