Which of the following patients is considered to be a non-critical patient?

A) Patient with symptoms of cardiac chest pain
B) Patient with signs and symptoms of stroke
C) Patient with a mental status that is not altered
D) Patient with a significant mechanism of injury


Answer: C

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