Which of the following patients should be assigned a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8?
A. 22-year-old female who opens her eyes in response to pain, is unable to recall the year, and pushes your hand away when you palpate her abdomen
B. 16-year-old female who opens her eyes when you talk to her, answers your questions inappropriately, and tells you her leg hurts
C. 19-year-old male who does not open his eyes, is making mumbling sounds, and pulls his arm away when you are palpating it
Answer: C. 19-year-old male who does not open his eyes, is making mumbling sounds, and pulls his arm away when you are palpating it
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