A Child with a Head Injury Sleeps Unless Aroused,and When

question 29

Multiple Choice

A child with a head injury sleeps unless aroused,and when aroused responds briefly before falling back to sleep.What should the nurse chart for this child's level of consciousness?

• A) Disoriented
• B) Obtunded
• C) Lethargic
• D) Stuporous

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Definitions:

Suicide

The act of intentionally causing one’s own death.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something achieves its intended outcome or success in producing a desired result.

Shneidman

A psychologist known for his work in the field of suicidology and for developing theories on the psychological aspects of suicide.