For which of the following patients is a focused physical examination appropriate?
A) A 30-year-old male with a history of diabetes and who is found unresponsive by his son
B) A 25-year-old female with a history of asthma and who is complaining of difficulty breathing
C) A 19-year-old female with a history of epilepsy and who is found only responsive to painful stimuli by her roommate
D) A 70-year-old male with dementia whose caretaker called because he "didn't seem like himself today"

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A focused physical examination is appropriate for a patient who presents with specific symptoms or complaints, such as difficulty breathing in this case. The other patients presented with altered mental status and therefore require a comprehensive physical examination.

For Which of the Following Patients Is a Focused Physical