In the Glasgow Coma Scale for verbal response, what score is given for 'disoriented conversation'?

The correct score for 'disoriented conversation' on the Glasgow Coma Scale is indeed four points. This scale is used to assess a patient’s level of consciousness based on three response categories: eye opening, motor response, and verbal response.

In the context of verbal response:

• A score of five indicates that the patient is able to have a coherent conversation but may be confused or disoriented in their responses.

• A score of four reflects that the patient can still engage in conversation, although they might be oriented to the topic but are generally confused or not aware of their surroundings or the specifics of the situation.

• Lower scores would indicate more significant impairment in verbal communication, with three points indicating inappropriate words or phrases and lower scores representing more severe deficits in verbal response.

Thus, ‘disoriented conversation’ aligns with the criteria for a four-point score, as the patient is able to speak and respond but lacks clear orientation. This understanding is crucial for proper assessment of the patient's neurological status.