While the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)is part of the routine neurologic assessment,the nurse knows that it is not a valid measure for certain types of patients.In which patient is the GCS not valid?
A) Patient with hemiplegia
B) Patient with Parkinson disease
C) Patient with dyslexia
D) Patient who is intoxicated

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Several points should be kept in mind when the Glasgow Coma Scale is used for serial assessment.It provides data about level of consciousness only,and it should never be considered a complete neurologic examination.Additionally,it is not a sensitive tool for evaluation of an altered sensorium,and it does not account for possible aphasia or mechanical intubation.It is also a poor indicator of lateralization of neurologic deterioration

While the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)is Part of the Routine