An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse Is Preparing to Assess

An intensive care unit (ICU) nurse is preparing to assess the level of consciousness (LOC) of a patient who experienced multiple trauma injuries and is on assisted ventilation. The nurse chooses the FOUR Score Consciousness Scale for which reason?

A) This scoring system does not require verbal responses.
B) This scoring system focuses primarily on assessment of cognitive ability.
C) This scoring system requires minimal interaction on the part of the patient.
D) This scoring system is designed especially for intensive care unit patients.