An EMT is assessing a 9-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?

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The infant is described as extremely irritable and crying weakly, but still responsive to his environment and stimuli (such as not wanting to be touched), which indicates he is alert.

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