The patient is caring for a patient who spontaneously opens his eyes,localizes pain,and carries out confused conversation.The nurse correctly documents which Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)rating for this patient?

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The GCS is used to evaluate a patient's neurologic functioning and level of consciousness.Scores range from 3 to 15 points.The higher the score,the higher the level of consciousness.Spontaneous eye movement (4 points),localizing pain (5 points),and confused conversation (4 points)total a GCS rating of 13.

The Patient Is Caring for a Patient Who Spontaneously Opens