An Emergency Medical Responder informs you that a 59-year-old female is responsive to verbal stimuli. Which one of the following presentations should you expect?

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If the patient is responsive to verbal stimuli, this means that she has some level of consciousness but is not fully alert. Option A (able to answer all questions appropriately) suggests a higher level of consciousness, so it is not the best choice. Option B (cannot be awakened) suggests that the patient is unresponsive, which contradicts the information given. Option D (having difficulty telling you her name and where she is) suggests confusion or disorientation, which is not necessarily indicated by being responsive to verbal stimuli. Option C (eyes closed but will wiggle fingers if told) suggests that the patient is able to follow simple commands but is not fully awake or alert. Therefore, C is the best choice.

An Emergency Medical Responder Informs You That a 59-Year-Old Female