Parts of a neurological assessment can be conducted without the client's awareness. The nurse needs to be attuned to all of the following except
a. The client's grooming
b. Appropriate versus inappropriate behaviors during the interview
c. The client's financial issues
d. Appropriateness of attire to season
C
Neurological assessment includes the client's ability to function appropriately. It is relatively easy for the nurse to notice clothing, affect, ability to formulate appropriate answers to questions, facial symmetry, and behavior throughout the entire examination. As a neurological assessment continues, the nurse needs to determine orientation to place, time, and person and strength and symmetry of the upper and lower extremities. Financial issues play no part in the neurological evaluation.
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