A 60-Year-Old Man Presents with Altered Mental Status

question 34

Multiple Choice

A 60-year-old man presents with altered mental status. There is no evidence of trauma. Which of the following is most likely to give you specific information about the underlying cause of the patient's condition?

• A) Pulse oximetry
• B) A Babinski reflex
• C) End-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring
• D) Blood glucose determination

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