You are by the side of a young male patient with a history of behavioral problems. Friends called 911 after the patient experienced several violent outbursts this evening. Which one of the following findings would cause the AEMT to suspect a physical cause for this behavior, as opposed to a behavioral one?

A) Dilated pupils that are sluggish to react
B) Fear that friends are out to steal his money
C) Hearing his mother's voice in his head
D) Difficulty making eye contact with the AEMT


Answer: A

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