The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the emergency room after a motor vehicle crash. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete?
a. Babinski test
b. Romberg test
c. Glasgow Coma Scale
d. Visual analogue scale
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ANS: C
The Glasgow Coma Scale is an international scale used to assess level of consciousness and document findings and would be the highest priority. D. A visual analog scale is often used to measure pain level. A. B. Babinski and Romberg tests assess muscle function.
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