ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
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The nurse is caring for a patient and is monitoring the level of consciousness hourly per hospital mandated policy. The nurse initially assesses the patient be awake with forgetfulness and difficulty following commands without prompting or reminders. 1 hour later, the nurse assesses the patient to be sleepy with slow and delayed responses to stimuli. Describe the two assessments of level of consciousness:
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Rationale: Initial forgetfulness and difficulty following commands indicate confusion, while later sleepiness and slow responses indicate lethargy.
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