Experiencing sudden change in neurologic function

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A nurse suspects that a patient may be experiencing a sudden change in neurologic function. The patient responds to neither verbal stimuli nor light touch of the forearm. The nurse progresses to a loud voice and must apply a painful stimulus to arouse the patient. Which is the best option to apply central stimuli? Repeated tapping on the bottom of the patient's feet Gripping and squeezing the trapezius muscle Sternal rubbing.

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