DeMarco has been diagnosed as being in a minimally conscious state.Which of the following behaviors is DeMarco most likely to exhibit?
A)higher levels of consciousness, including the ability to identify his family members
B)deliberate eye movements
C)opening and closing his eyes, but with no awareness of his surroundings
D)no EEG brain activity

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Individuals in a minimally conscious state may exhibit deliberate eye movements, which suggests some level of awareness and potential for communication. They may also have intermittent periods of wakefulness, but their level of consciousness is still lower than someone who is fully awake and aware of their surroundings (option A). It is possible for individuals in a minimally conscious state to exhibit some level of response to familiar people or stimuli, but this is not always the case (option C). EEG brain activity can be present in individuals in a minimally conscious state, so option D is not necessarily true.

DeMarco Has Been Diagnosed as Being in a Minimally Conscious