A 57-year-old man fell on the sidewalk, hitting his head on the concrete. According to witnesses, the patient was unresponsive for several minutes following the fall. Which one of the following would be MOST critical to relay to the physician in the emergency department?

A) History of depression
B) Knee replacement two years ago
C) Position in which the patient was found
D) History of alcoholism


Answer: D

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