A 16 year old's level of arousal was altered after taking a recreational drug.Physical exam revealed a negative Babinski sign, equal and reactive pupils, and roving eye movements.Which of the following diagnoses will the nurse most likely see on the chart?
A) Psychogenic arousal alteration
B) Metabolically induced coma
C) Structurally induced coma
D) Structural arousal alteration

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The negative Babinski sign, equal and reactive pupils, and roving eye movements suggest a metabolically induced coma, often seen with drug intoxication, rather than a structural cause.

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