A Patient Has Been Admitted to the Neurologic ICU with a Diagnosis

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted to the neurologic ICU with a diagnosis of a brain tumor. The patient is scheduled to have a tumor resection/removal in the morning. Which of the following assessment parameters should the nurse include in the initial assessment?

A) Gag reflex
B) Deep tendon reflexes
C) Abdominal girth
D) Hearing acuity