A 16-Year-Old's Level of Arousal Was Altered After Taking a Recreational

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old's level of arousal was altered after taking a recreational drug. Physical examination revealed a negative Babinski sign, equal and reactive pupils, and roving eye movements. Which of the following diagnoses will the nurse most likely see on the chart?

• A) Psychogenic arousal alteration
• B) Metabolically induced coma
• C) Structurally induced coma
• D) Structural arousal alteration

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