NCLEX-RN
Assessment of a Patient Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse assessing the level of consciousness of a child with a head injury documents that the child is obtunded. On the basis of this documentation, which observation did the nurse note?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If the child is obtunded, the child sleeps unless aroused and, when aroused, has limited interaction with the environment. The remaining options describe confusion, disorientation, and stupor.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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