Neurological

NCLEX-PN

Neurological

Difficulty: Medium Average Score: 92% Simulated

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The client being monitored while receiving tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) following an ischemic stroke opens both eyes spontaneously, mumbles inappropriate words in response to orientation questions, has no ability to move any extremities, and has decerebrate posturing in response to nailbed pressure. Based on the chart illustrated, what is the clientÔÇÖs Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score?

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