When thought content and arousal level are intact but a patient cannot communicate and is immobile, the patient is experiencing:
A) cerebral death.
B) locked-in syndrome.
C) dysphagia.
D) cerebellar motor syndrome.

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Locked-in syndrome is a condition in which a patient is awake and aware but cannot move or communicate due to paralysis of all voluntary muscles. Thought content and arousal level are intact, but the patient is unable to communicate or move.

When Thought Content and Arousal Level Are Intact but a Patient