A nurse hears in a report that a client's last neurologic assessment described him or her as stuporous. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates:
a. Using painful stimuli to get a response that will be a withdrawal from the source of pain.
b. Shaking and shouting at the client and shake him or her to get a response.
c. Using painful stimuli to get a response that will be a abnormal flexion or extension.
d. Using touch and saying the client's name to get a response.
ANS: A
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