Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
The nurse is performing a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assessment on a client with a problem with intracranial regulation. The clientÔÇÖs GCS one (1) hour ago was scored at 10. Which datum indicates the client is improving?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A GCS of 12 (D) is higher than 10, indicating improved neurological status. Scores of 3 (A) or 9 (B) indicate worsening, and 10 (C) shows no change.