Assuming That All Are Accurate,which Documentation About a Patient's Level

question 3

Multiple Choice

Assuming that all are accurate,which documentation about a patient's level of consciousness is best?

• A) Patient is lethargic and slept when undisturbed.
• B) Patient responds to tactile stimulation; falls back to sleep immediately after tactile and verbal stimulation are stopped.
• C) Patient slept throughout the day, missing his meals and bath.
• D) Patient appears to be tired as he slept throughout the day except when bathed.

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Definitions:

Fetus

The developmental stage of a human between the embryonic phase and birth.

Embryonic Period

A stage in prenatal development occurring from the 2nd to the 8th week after fertilization during which major organs and structures begin to develop.

Developing Fetus

Describes the growth and development stages of an unborn baby inside the mother's womb.

Age of Viability

The point in fetal development at which the fetus may survive outside the uterus with medical support, typically around 24 weeks of pregnancy.