A 16-year-old's level of arousal was altered after taking a recreational drug. Physical examination 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 rather than a structural cause, as structural causes often present with focal neurological deficits.

A 16-Year-Old's Level of Arousal Was Altered After Taking a Recreational