The nurse is assessing the level of consciousness (LOC) of a client with a head injury. The client is totally unresponsive. What is the score using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)? 1.0

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The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is used to assess the level of consciousness among other neurological functions in patients suspected of having a stroke, not specifically for head injuries. However, in the context of assessing LOC with the NIHSS, a score of 3 indicates a patient is totally unresponsive, which matches the description given.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Level of Consciousness (LOC) of a Client