To assess motor response, the nurse performing a neurologic assessment on a client in a coma would ask the client to
A) cough and deep breathe.
B) grasp the nurse's fingers.
C) repeat a phrase.
D) wiggle the toes.

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Motor responses are assessed by asking the client to follow specific commands, such as "wiggle your toes." Do not ask the client to squeeze your hand because grasp is a reflexive response that occurs in clients with head injury.

To Assess Motor Response, the Nurse Performing a Neurologic Assessment