You have a patient with an altered level of consciousness. What would be your first action when assessing this patient?
A) Assessing the verbal response
B) Assessing if the patient follows commands
C) Assessing whether the patient will open their eyes
D) Assessing response to pain
Ans: A
Feedback: Assessment of the patient with an altered LOC often starts with assessing the verbal response through determining the patient's orientation to time, person, and place. Therefore options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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