Nurse Neurological Assessment

Given that this is a comprehensive examination, it will take at least an hour to do all of it, but don’t be surprised if it takes longer.

Inform other nurses and doctors so they know about these changes and so they can determine what to do for the patient when their shift officially starts.

Rouse them using the steps of the AVPU Scale or Glasgow Coma Scale. If they are still unresponsive and unconscious, notify other nurses and doctors so you all can determine the next steps. You can’t really conduct several parts of the assessment if the patient is unconscious.