ABDOMINAL
GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY
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Question
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the abbreviation for level of consciousness is ____
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LCO
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LOC
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OCL
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An altered level of consciousness (LOC) refers to a change in a patient’s state of awareness (ability to relate to self and the environment) and arousal (alertness) – ranging from a state of unconsciousness to hyperarousal.
Detailed explanation-2: -Among such terms are: clouding of consciousness, confusional state, delirium, lethargy, obtundation, stupor, dementia, hypersomnia, vegetative state, akinetic mutism, locked-in syndrome, coma, and brain death.
Detailed explanation-3: -Level of consciousness is a term used to describe a person’s awareness and understanding of what is happening in his or her surroundings.
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