An AEMT is assessing a nine-month-old infant who is "not acting right" per his mother. Assessment reveals him to be extremely irritable, crying weakly, and shows he does not want to be touched by the EMT. Which one of the following BEST describes this infant's mental status?
A) Verbal
B) Alert
C) Crying
D) Lethargic
Answer: B
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