A tool used to assess levels of consciousness is
A) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
B) intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring.
C) Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS).
D) central perfusion pressure (CPP).

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The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)is a standardized tool developed for the purpose of assessing the level of consciousness in acutely brain-injured patients.An MRI is useful in evaluating a patient with an increase in ICP or change in mental status.ICP monitoring is useful in monitoring and treating patients with head trauma or other sources of excessive CSF.Central perfusion pressure is a useful tool in guiding therapy along with ICP.

A Tool Used to Assess Levels of Consciousness Is