Deficits muscle weakness patient is lethargic

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During a neurological assessment, the patient has a score of 0 when using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), what does that score mean to the nurse? it indicates a neurologic deficit. indicating no neurologic deficits muscle weakness patient is lethargic.

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