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Whether they're conscious or unconscious you verify the patient's name and date of birth (verbally when conscious, armband when not). Also explain what you're doing to them whether they're conscious or not.
Implied consent applies to the unconscious patient - if the patient were conscious they would want your help.
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The antonym of 'conscious' is 'unconscious'. 'Conscious' refers to being aware and awake, while 'unconscious' refers to being unaware and not awake.
Antonyms for unconscious are awake, aware, and conscious.
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Levels of awareness refer to the extent to which an individual is conscious of their surroundings, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. It can range from low awareness, where one is disconnected or unaware of their internal and external experiences, to high awareness, where one is fully present, attentive, and conscious of their actions and environment. Practicing mindfulness and self-reflection can help increase one's level of awareness.
Conscience. "Conscious" is a real word, too, but it means that you are awake (that is, not unconscious").
Conscious and unconscious
Unconscious describes a state of being unaware or not conscious, such as when someone is asleep or in a deep state of unconsciousness. It can also refer to thoughts, feelings, or memories that are not immediately accessible to our awareness.
The modern idea that our minds have a conscious and an unconscious track is known as the dual-process theory. This theory suggests that mental processes can occur either consciously or unconsciously, influencing our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It highlights the idea that much of our cognitive processing happens outside of our conscious awareness.
No, "unconscious" is an adjective that describes a state of being unaware or lacking consciousness.