An 8-year-old child has incurred a traumatic head injury fol…
An 8-year-old child has incurred a traumatic head injury following a fall from a balance beam. The child has been admitted to the pediatric neuro intensive care unit. The nurse is assessing the child at the beginning of the shift and uses the Glasgow Coma Scale sheet below as part of the assessment. The nurse notes the child opens their eyes to speech, is making incomprehensible sounds, and moves to localized pain. Which total score should the nurse document based on these findings?