Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A charge nurse on a neurological unit is making room assignments for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 10 indicates altered consciousness, requiring close monitoring for deterioration. A mild concussion, brain death, or resolved TIA are less acute, needing less immediate oversight.