title: Foundation for practice. Neuroassessment for neuroscience nurses.
abstract: Neuroassessment is the basis for clinical reasoning and nursing interventions in the neuroscience patient. This article discusses various types of assessment tools, and provides practical tips to help the nurse conduct a neurological exam and interpret the findings.
authors.affiliation: Baylor University School of Nursing, Dallas, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Neatherlin
mesh_terms: D003243:Consciousness / Q000502:physiology; D003391:Cranial Nerves / Q000502:physiology; D004282:Documentation; D006801:Humans; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods*; D009488:Neurosciences; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology; D013041:Specialties, Nursing