A nurse is assessing the level of consciousness of a patientwho sustained a head injury in a motor vehicle accident. Thenurse notes that the patient appears drowsy most of the timebut makes spontaneous movements. The nurse is able to wakethe patient by gently shaking him and calling his name. Whatlevel of consciousness would the nurse document?a. Awake and alertb. Lethargicc. Stuporousd. Comatose

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A nurse is assessing the level of consciousness of a patient
who sustained a head injury in a motor vehicle accident. The
nurse notes that the patient appears drowsy most of the time
but makes spontaneous movements. The nurse is able to wake
the patient by gently shaking him and calling his name. What
level of consciousness would the nurse document?
a. Awake and alert
b. Lethargic
c. Stuporous
d. Comatose

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