The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis and notes that the client's level of consciousness appears to be deteriorating.The nurse is aware that which assessments are a component of both the Glasgow Coma Score and the Full Outline of Un-Responsiveness (FOUR Score)Coma Scale? Select all that apply.
A)Brainstem reflexes
B)Ability to follow verbal commands
C)Abnormal breathing patterns
D)Pupil size
E)Types of motor responses

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Both the Glasgow Coma Score and the Full Outline of Un-Responsiveness (FOUR Score) Coma Scale include assessments of the ability to follow verbal commands (B) and types of motor responses (E) as components to evaluate a patient's level of consciousness.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Diabetic