A 16-year-old male took a recreational drug that altered his level of arousal. Physical exam revealed a negative Babinski sign, equal and reactive pupils, and roving eye movements. Which of the following diagnosis will the nurse most likely see on the chart?

a. Psychogenic arousal alterationb. Metabolically induced comac. Structurally induced comad. Structural arousal alteration

b. Metabolically induced coma

Explanation:

Metabolically induced coma -

The person suffering from this condition retains the ocular reflexes, even in the case when other sign of the brainstem damage are present.

Hence, according to the information of the question, the correct answer is Metabolically induced coma.

Since,

Psychogenic arousal activation is a type of psychiatric disorder.

Structural arousal alteration is a etiology.

and,

Structurally induced coma is a asymmetric responses.