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Quinchara Moore
on Oct 28, 2024
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Assuming that all are accurate,which documentation about a patient's level of consciousness is best?
A) Patient is lethargic and slept when undisturbed.
B) Patient responds to tactile stimulation; falls back to sleep immediately after tactile and verbal stimulation are stopped.
C) Patient slept throughout the day,missing his meals and bath.
D) Patient appears to be tired as he slept throughout the day except when bathed.
Level Of Consciousness
A measure of a person's alertness, responsiveness, and awareness of their environment and self.
Tactile Stimulation
The use of touch or physical contact to promote sensory experiences and communication.
Lethargic
A state of sluggishness, drowsiness, or indifference, often resulting from illness or fatigue.
- Acquire knowledge on how to effectively document a patient's level of consciousness and physical assessment findings.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on how to effectively document a patient's level of consciousness and physical assessment findings.
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