The Glasgow Coma Scale or GCS is used to assess the level of consciousness or LOC of a person who had experienced a traumatic brain injury. In this system, the level of consciousness of the person is being measured based on a criteria. The score ranges from 3 (deep coma) to 15 (normal functioning). Based on the given scenario above, the patient had a 15 GCS score, then this means that the person is functioning normally and can resume to his or her activities.
Count sheep, count down or count up... or just clear your mind whilst looking at a single spot on your ceiling.
Answer: Frequent hand washing
Explanation:
Shigellosis, an infection caused by shigella bacteria. These can be found in stool or fecal matter of infected persons. Symptoms of shigellosis set in a day or two after infection and may last from days to up to a week.
- Loose, watery stool or Diarrhea
- Stomach pains
- Fever
Frequent hand washing with soap and clean water are typically enough of a measure to prevent the spread of the disease. Additionally, persons with shigellosis should not handle food and food preparation while ill.
