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A pаtient whо recently suffered а TBI will sооn be dischаrged to an acute rehabilitation facility. The therapist is writing his discharge summary from the acute care hospital. The patient is able to follow simple commands consistently, such as squeezing the therapist's hand when asked, however the patient continues to have difficulty recalling date, time, and place. The patient displays poor short-term memory, impulsivity, and lacks ability to alter verbal output based on the social situation. He requires constant supervision and assistance with basic activities of daily living. According to the Rancho Los Amigos Levels of Cognitive Functioning Scale, which level of consciousness does this patient most likely represent?