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The patient's eyes will be closed, but will open briefly if someone calls to them loudly. The patient will not answer any questions. If pinched, the patient will groan or yell, but does not say any recognizable words. The patient does not follow any commands, but if pinched will quickly push the nurse's hand away.

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This question describes a patient who is non-responsive and exhibits limited responses to loud calls and pinching. Further neurological evaluation is needed to determine the cause of these symptoms.

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This question describes a patient who is non-responsive and only exhibits brief eyelid opening in response to loud calls. The patient does not answer questions, but may groan or yell when pinched. They also push a nurse's hand away when pinched. These symptoms suggest a medical condition affecting the patient's level of consciousness and ability to communicate. Further neurological evaluation and tests would be necessary to determine the cause of these symptoms.

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