Your patient is a 37-year-old male sitting on the kitchen floor. His wife is attempting to talk with him, but he does not look at her or answer. He is fidgeting and has apparently thrown some dishes against the wall. What should be your first consideration?

A) Quickly check the patient's carotid pulse.
B) Ask the wife to step into the other room so you can speak with the patient alone.
C) Stay a safe distance away.
D) Ask the wife to step outside with you so you can get information from her.

C