Using pain to assess neurologic response Lower, Judith "Ski" Lower, Judith "Ski" Less Nursing Critical Care. 5(4):11-12, July 2010. Show More Show Less This illustrated guide explains various techniques for assessing a patient's neurologic response through painful stimuli, which are used when a patient doesn't respond to verbal stimuli or gentle shaking. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This illustrated guide explains various techniques for assessing a patient's neurologic response through painful stimuli, which are used when a patient doesn't respond to verbal stimuli or gentle shaking. Go to Full Text of this Article Free