Which one of the following best describes the purpose of determining a Glasgow Coma Scale score (GCS) in a patient with a head injury?

A) The score gives information about the type of injury to the brain.
B) It allows the EMT to predict the patient's likelihood of recovery.
C) The score is important in guiding the EMT's treatment of the patient.
D) It helps determine whether a patient's mental status is improving or deteriorating.

D

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