Consider the Following Scenarios

question 74

Multiple Choice

Consider the following scenarios.Which person displays characteristic signs of a persistent vegetative state?

• A)Brian is in a persistent state of unconsciousness;he cannot be awakened and does not respond to painful stimuli.
• B)Sienna is learning to walk after her automobile accident;however,she still cannot communicate and suffers significant cognitive impairment.
• C)Anil is in a coma;his mother is hopeful because he occasionally opens his eyes and sometimes even smiles or cries,but Anil's doctors tell her that these actions are random.
• D)Muriel was in a deep coma;she now squeezes her mother's hand when she hears her voice,but she cannot open her eyes or speak.

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