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1
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Lethargic (Somnolent)

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Drifts off to sleep easily. Easy to wake up.

2
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Obtunded

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Difficult to arouse

3
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Stupor (semi-coma)

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Essentially non-responsive except to vigorous stimuli.

4
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Coma

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Unconscious and unresponsive.

5
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Delirium (Acute Confusional State)

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Potentially reversible acute confusion; inattentive; incoherent conversation; impaired recent memory and confabulatory for recent events. Often agitated and having visual hallucinations; disoriented.

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What two S&S must exhibit a pt for at least a month to be diagnosed with Schizophrenia?

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1- Delusions
2- Hallucinations
3- Disorganized speech
4- Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
5- Negative symptoms
7
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Alert

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Awake or readily aroused, oriented. Aware. Responsive.