Which of the following statements best describes assessment of arousal?
A) It measures content of consciousness and is a higher-level function.
B) It is an evaluation of the reticular activating system and its connection with the thalamus and the cerebral cortex.
C) It becomes a valid parameter when the patient is able to respond to verbal stimuli, such as squeezing the hands on command.
D) Noxious stimuli are not to be used as an assessment parameter.

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Assessment of the arousal component of consciousness is an evaluation of the reticular activating system and its connection with the thalamus and the cerebral cortex.Arousal is the lowest level of consciousness,and observation centers on the patient's ability to respond to verbal or noxious stimuli in an appropriate manner.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Assessment of Arousal