Which Statement About Coma Is True

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement about coma is true?

• A) During coma, brain oxygen consumption resembles that of a waking state.
• B) Coma may be caused by widespread cerebral or brain stem trauma.
• C) Coma is neurologically identical to syncope.
• D) Coma is a form of deep sleep.

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