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.
ANSWER:
c
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