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TABLE 15. What is Franks Glasgow Coma Scale rating obtained in this assessment Enter numerical value only. If rounding is ne


Hepatic Encephalopathy Two days later, Frank is transported back to the emergency department by ambulance. The nurse assesses


Cirrhosis Glasgow Coma Scale GLASGOW COMA SCALE* Eye Opening Spontaneous To sound To pain Never Motor Response Obeys commands


Motor Response Obeys commands Localizes pain Normal flexion (withdrawal) Abnormal flexion Extension None Verbal Response Orie


Verbal Response Oriented Confused conversation Inappropriate words Incomprehensible sounds None * The highest possible score
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Frank is assessed by the emergency department by a nurse.

The nurse assessment was...

1. Frank's eye opens in response to pain.

2. Frank only mumbles when asked a question

3. Frank arms flex in response to pain

GCS will be

E 2 (Because he is opening eyes to pain)

V 2 (Because he mumbles)

M 3 (Because he flexes arm )

GCS will be 7

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