Nurse Mary is assessing a patient who has suffered a recent head injury. He is Alert to time, person, and place, but it takes him a considerable amount of time to answer. The patient sleeps most of the day. Based on this information the patient is considered:
A. Lethargic
B. Obtunded
C. Confused
D. Stuporous
Answer:A
Nurse Mary is assessing a patient who has suffered a recent head injury. He is Alert to time, person, and place, but it takes him a considerable amount of time to answer. The patient sleeps most of the day. Based on this information the patient is considered:
A. Lethargic B. Obtunded C. Confused D. Stuporous