A nurse is caring for a child who only awakens to painful stimuli and produces no verbal responses.Which term is the most appropriate when documenting this child's status?
A) Lethargy
B) Obtundation
C) Persistent vegetative state
D) Stupor

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A child who is stuporous only responds to painful stimuli and has verbal responses that are either absent or slow.A lethargic patient opens his or her eyes to loud voices and appears confused and falls asleep without continued stimulation.Obtundation is demonstrated when a person is aroused by tactile stimulation,such as gentle shaking,but does not show great interest in surroundings.A persistent vegetative state is a coma-like condition that has lasted for over 4 weeks.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Child Who Only Awakens