When assessing the neurologic system of a hospitalized patient during morning rounds, the nurse should include which of these during the assessment?
a. Blood pressure
b. Patient's rating of pain on a scale of 1 to 10
c. Patient's ability to communicate
d. Patient's personal hygiene level
ANS: C
Assessment of a patient's ability to communicate is part of the neurologic assessment. Blood pressure and pain rating are measurements, and personal hygiene is assessed under general appearance.
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