The nurse is caring for a patient with a neurologic injury who is awake.On assessment,the patient displays mild disorientation to surroundings and time and needs additional verbal cues to stimulate response to commands.The nurse correctly documents the patient's level of consciousness (LOC)by using which term?

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The confused patient is awake,but slightly confused and needs coaching to respond to commands.Alert indicates appropriate response to questions and commands with little stimulation.Lethargic is described as the patient being drowsy,but easily aroused.Obtunded patients are more difficult to arouse and respond slowly to stimulation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Neurologic