Which of the Following Definitions Accurately Describes the State of Coma

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following definitions accurately describes the state of coma?

• A) A prolonged state of consciousness similar to non-REM sleep
• B) A state marked by a complete loss of consciousness
• C) A disordered state of consciousness marked by the ability to show some behaviors that suggest at least partial consciousness, even if on an inconsistent basis
• D) A state of minimal consciousness, where the patient's eyes may be open, and he or she experiences a sleep-wake cycle

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