A Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 14 indicates a mild head injury or altered level of consciousness, specifically with eye-opening in response to verbal stimuli.
Used to document the level of consciousness in patients with potential head injuries or other conditions affecting consciousness.
"Neurological exam: Glasgow Coma Scale is 14 (E4V4M6) with patient opening eyes to voice."
The GCS score should be documented along with its individual components (Eye, Verbal, Motor) for clarity.
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