Question

A client after a trauma has difficulty opening his or her eyes to pain, has abnormal flexion motor response, and speaks inappropriate words. What is the status of the client utilizing the Glasgow Coma Scale? Record your answer using a whole number.

Answer 1

Answer:

The status of the client is a "Stuporous status"

Explanation:

Glasgow scale according to patient assessment:

1. Difficulty opening the eyes to pain: 1

2. Abnormal flexion motor response: 3

3. Speak inappropriate words: 3

Total = 7

This patient is according to this value in a stuporous status since it responds to vigorous stimuli, responds only with words or some movements.