Is anybody home? Basic neurologic assessment of the home care client

Clients with strokes, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, or other conditions that are neurologic in origin abound in home care. Other clients may have neurologic deficits that are not so obvious. This article describes basic neurologic assessment and how it can be performed in the home setting with minimal inconvenience to the client and the nurse. Using a catchy mnemonic, the home care nurse can ensure that valuable information is obtained during the visit.