A score of 6 on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) indicates
a. a vegetative state. c. coma.
b. paraplegia. d. obtundation.
C
The best possible score on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is 15, and the lowest score is 3 . Generally, a score of 7 or less on the GCS indicates coma. Originally, the scoring system was developed to assist in general communication concerning the severity of neurologic injury.
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