Question

-Which nursing actions demonstrate an understanding of components that are required in the objective portion of a neurologic assessment? (Select all that apply.)

Conduct the mental status examination to evaluate cognitive function

Assess the cranial nerves when evaluating the head, neck, eyes, and ears

Evaluate the function of the cerebellar system by assessing balance

Evaluate the client's motor system by assessing coordination

Evaluate pupils during a "neuro check"

Answer 1

Answer:

• Assess the cranial nerves when evaluating the head, neck, eyes, and ears.
• Evaluate the client's motor system by assessing coordination.
• Conduct the mental status examination to evaluate cognitive function.

In the case of neurological assessment it is important to evaluate the functioning of cognitive as well as cranial nerve. Because any problem that occurs in the neurons that is the nerve cells has directly influence to the working, thinking ability of the patient.