Which of these statements shows that the EMT has an accurate understanding of altered mental status?
A) "It describes any change away from a normal state of mental function."
B) "It applies only when the patient is not responsive to verbal or painful stimuli."
C) "It should be suspected only when the patient is on medications that can cause confusion."
D) "It is any mental state experienced by a person with diabetes or other serious chronic disease."
A) "It describes any change away from a normal state of mental function."
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