Asked by Jalyn Davis on Jul 08, 2024

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Emily has been in a coma for longer than three months.Emily's doctors are most likely to diagnose her as

A) having unresponsive wakefulness syndrome.
B) being in a minimally conscious state.
C) experiencing change blindness.
D) having split brain.

Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome

A condition previously known as vegetative state, where a person awakens from a coma but does not show signs of awareness or responsive behavior.

Minimally Conscious State

A condition of severely altered consciousness but with some signs of self-awareness or environmental awareness.

Coma

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness in which an individual cannot be awakened, often resulting from disease, injury, or medical condition affecting the brain.

  • Understand the effects of brain injury, including concussions and severe conditions like unresponsive wakefulness syndrome, on consciousness and cognitive functions.
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Desiree LozanoJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome (UWS), previously known as vegetative state, is a condition characterized by the patient being awake but showing no signs of awareness. When someone has been in a coma and progresses to a state where they appear awake (eyes open) but do not respond to their environment, they may be diagnosed with UWS, especially if this condition persists for more than three months.