Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker has an accurate understanding of altered mental status (AMS)?
a. "AMS describes any abnormal change in a person's level of awareness."
b. "AMS occurs only when a patient is not responsive to verbal or painful stimuli."
c. "AMS should be suspected only when a patient is on medications that can cause confusion."
d. "AMS is any mental state in a person with diabetes."
Answer: a
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