You have been called for an unknown medical emergency. On scene you are presented with an 84-year-old patient who is confused and does not obey commands. The best means of determining the patient's normal mental status would be to:

A) examine the patient's pupils.
B) question family members.
C) look at the patient's medications.
D) check the patient's vital signs.


B

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