To quickly assess a patient's nervous system for dysfunction, what assessment should the healthcare professional perform as the priority?
A)Size and reactivity of pupils
B)Pattern of breathing
C)Motor response
D)Level of consciousness

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Level of consciousness is the most critical clinical index of nervous system function or dysfunction. An alteration in consciousness indicates either improvement or deterioration of a person's condition. Pupils, breathing patterns, and motor responses all give information about the nervous system, but none are as important as level of consciousness.

To Quickly Assess a Patient's Nervous System for Dysfunction, What