The father of a 45-year-old male with mental retardation summoned EMS because his son was not acting right. The patient is awake, but is nonverbal, which is not typical per the father. Your assessment reveals no abnormalities, and vital signs are normal. When calling the chief complaint into the hospital you would state that the patient:

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The chief complaint should reflect the primary concern or reason for the EMS call, which in this case is the father's observation that his son is not acting like himself.

The Father of a 45-Year-Old Male with Mental Retardation Summoned