A 29-year-old male with a head injury opens his eyes when you speak to him, is confused as to the time and date, and is able to move all of his extremities on command. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is:
A. 13.
B. 10.
C. 12.
D. 14.
Answer: A. 13.
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