A construction worker has fallen 10 feet from scaffolding and is responsive but very confused. His airway is open and his breathing is adequate. Coworkers state that he was unresponsive for a period of two minutes following the fall and is on medications for depression and heart problems. Based on this information, the AEMT should classify him as what kind of patient?

A) Medical and trauma
B) Trauma and behavioral
C) Medical
D) Trauma

Answer: D

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