Neurological observations.
A nursing assessment of the patient's neurological status incorporates monitoring of the patient's level of consciousness, pupil reaction and motor function, as well as observation of vital signs. The importance of all these observations, and how the nurse undertakes each stage of the process, is discussed, and the Glasgow Coma Scale is described.
Mooney
Gail P
GP
School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea.
Comerford
Dee M
DM
D001794:Blood Pressure; D001831:Body Temperature; D003243:Consciousness; D015600:Glasgow Coma Scale; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D009048:Motor Skills; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D009736:Nursing Process; D012025:Reflex, Pupillary; D012119:Respiration; D014705:Verbal Behavior