A patient involved in a car accident is brought to the emergency department. The nurse is asked to use the Glasgow Coma Scale. The patient opens eyes when spoken to and points to the location of pain but is confused in conversation
What would this patient's Glasgow Coma Scale score be?
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 14
ANS: C
(Eye opening = 3 + best verbal response = 5 + best motor response = 4) = 12.
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