Mrs. Ethel Victor is being assessed for level of consciousness. The LPN enters the room and sees that Mrs. Victor is sleeping. The LPN asks her name. Mrs. Victor responds that her name is Angelina Smith and turns around and goes back to sleep. Mrs
Victor is
a. Alert
b. Stuporous
c. Lethargic
d. Comatose
B
Stuporous individuals can be aroused, but they respond inappropriately and return to sleep immediately when the stimulus is withdrawn.
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