Using the Pediatric Coma Scale, the nurse gives a score of _________ to a 4-year-old child who opens his eyes when his name is called and says, "My arm hurts."
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
11
Opening the eyes to speech is 3 points, saying words is 4 points, and localizing pain is 4 points.
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