Question

Teresa is a 21-year-old female who was involved in a motor vehicle accident. She was ejected from her truck upon impact with another vehicle and suffered a significant brain injury. Her GCS in the field was 12 and improved to 13 upon admission to the emergency room. Currently, Teresa demonstrates appropriate behavior in response to environmental stimuli, but inconsistent arousal. She also attempts to utter sounds during her periods of arousal through her speech is unintelligible. She can move all four extremities, but is inconsistent upon command.
Which of the following best matches Teresa's current status?

locked-in syndrome

coma

persistent vegetative state

minimally conscious state


C?

Answer 1

I would agree with C