A patient is brought to the emergency department demonstrating signs of a stroke. What should the nurse assess when using the National Institutes of Health stroke scale? Select all that apply.

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1. Horizontal eye movements, or gaze, are assessed when using the National Institutes of Health stroke scale.
2. Walking gait is not a part of the National Institutes of Health stroke scale.
3. Motor function of the arms is assessed when using the National Institutes of Health stroke scale.
4. Facial muscle response, measured by smiling, raising the eyebrows, and squeezing the eyes shut are assessed when using the National Institutes of Health stroke scale.
5. Level of consciousness is the first area to assess when using the National Institutes of Health stroke scale.

A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department Demonstrating Signs