Which one of the following patients should be classified as unresponsive?

A) 70-year-old woman who has suffered a stroke
B) 52-year-old who cannot answer your questions
C) 39-year-old woman who is confused
D) 46-year-old man who does not respond when his fingers are pinched


Answer: D

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