A client admitted the previous day for a suspected neurologic disorder becomes increasingly lethargic. What conclusion can the nurse draw from this observation?
A. The client has been sleep-deprived.
B. The client has an age-related decline in mental processing.
C. The client is experiencing depression related to being hospitalized.
D. There has been a decline in the client's central neurologic function.
D
A change in the client's level of consciousness (LOC) is the first indication of a decline in central neurologic functioning.
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