Q. Which of the following would you do immediately? Answer Yes or No for each question.
Q. Which of the following would you do immediately?
Call the ward doctor – Yes – a doctor is needed for immediate advice because the GCS have fallen significantly.
Measure Maisie’s oxygen saturation levels – Yes – a sudden fall in oxygen saturation could certainly cause a decrease in conscious level.
Measure Maisie’s glucose using a BM stix – Yes – low glucose causes low conscious level.
Check Maisie’s drug chart – Yes – some drugs have a sedative effect.
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