The nurse assigns a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 7 to a toddler who was admitted after a head injury to the left occipital area. What description should the nurse use in the narrative computer documentation of this child's level of consciousness?

A. A GCS score of 7 indicates severe impairment of consciousness, consistent with a comatose state. B. Stuporous describes a state of near-unresponsiveness but usually corresponds to a higher GCS score (8–12). C. Fully conscious is incorrect because the child has a low GCS score indicating impaired consciousness. D. Obtunded is a less severe level of decreased consciousness, with lethargy and decreased alertness, not consistent with a GCS of 7.