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What is an early sign of an infectious process in a patient?
Decrease in mental status
What is the purpose of individually testing Cranial Nerves?
To establish a baseline for comparing progress or deterioration in cranial nerve problems
What is assessed in the evaluation of Cerebellar function?
Muscle activity coordination, gait, and equilibrium
What is used to measure neurologic functioning?
Glasgow Coma Scale
What is a late sign of neurologic deterioration?
Decerebrate or decorticate posturing
Assess the priority areas of neurologic assessment, including level of consciousness, orientation, movement, and cranial nerves. Identify changes in cognition and mental status, and associate signs and symptoms with mobility, sensory perception, and cognition problems.
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