EMR Chapter 16 objectives Terms in this set (98) altered mental status a state characterized by a decrease in the patient's alertness and responsiveness to his surroundings Signs and symptoms of a patient with an altered mental status Confusion, dr
EMR Chapter 16 objectives Terms in this set (98) altered mental status a state characterized by a decrease in the patient's alertness and responsiveness to his surroundings Signs and symptoms of a patient with an altered mental status Confusion, drowsiness, abnormal behavior, lack of awareness of surroundings, combativeness, repetitive questions,syncope, unresponsiveness GCS 1 No response GCS 2 Extension in response to pain GCS 3 Abnormal flexion in response to pain GCS 4 Withdraws from pain (flexion) GCS 5 Localizes pain GCS 6 Obeys commands Motor response GCS 1-6
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