When performing a secondary assessment on an elderly male who is confused and combative, what assessment finding should be of most concern to the EMT?

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A pulse of 164 beats per minute is a very elevated heart rate and could indicate a serious medical condition, such as a heart attack or infection. The confusion and combative behavior are also concerning but may be related to the underlying medical issue causing the elevated heart rate. The other assessment findings, while noteworthy, are not as immediately concerning as the tachycardia.

When Performing a Secondary Assessment on an Elderly Male Who