Otorhinolaryngologists are doctors who specialize the disorders of the ears, nose, and throat

Which of the following BEST defines a presenting problem of high severity?

A. A problem that may not require the presence of a physician, but is provided under the supervision of a physician B. A problem that, if untreated, has a high risk of significant morbidity or mortality or an extreme, negative impact on the patient's health or ability to function C. A problem that, if untreated, may lead to increased morbidity and may even significantly impact the patient's health or ability to function D. A problem that has a specific course and is not chronic in nature, and is not likely to permanently impact the patient's long term health, and poses little risk of mortality without treatment

You classify a patient as "delayed care" if the patient

A) Responds inappropriately to verbal stimuli. B) Responds only to painful stimuli. C) Is alert with appropriate responses. D) Is unconscious.