Cuddy was prepared to check on Eggy's vitals and update his chart. Work that would all have been done by staff back in Princeton. It was good to have to do it on her own here. The busy work was a welcome distraction from missing her daughter. She walked into the room and immediately noticed the patient's eyes were open.
"Hello." She said to announce her presence, since she hadn't bothered to knock when she thought he would be unconscious. "Don't try to talk." She walked closer to the bed. "I'm Dr. Cuddy. I want you to keep your eyes open. Don't move your head. Try to follow my finger with your eyes." She said and held up her index finger close to his face, moving it from side to side.
(Ooc: If he was literally dead, let me know and I'll change this)