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ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
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A nurse is assessing a client’s level of consciousness and finds the client drowsy but arousable,answering questions appropriately before falling back to sleep. This level of consciousness is best described as:
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Rationale: The correct answer is C: Lethargic. Lethargy is characterized by drowsiness and reduced alertness, where the individual can be awakened but tends to fall back asleep easily. This client is able to answer questions appropriately, indicating some level of responsiveness, but the overall presentation suggests a decreased level of consciousness compared to being fully alert.
A: Obtunded refers to a state of altered consciousness with decreased alertness and responsiveness, typically more severe than lethargy.
B: Stuporous describes a state of deep sleep or unresponsiveness from which the individual can only be awakened briefly.
D: Alert signifies full wakefulness and responsiveness, which is not the case in the scenario described.
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