An Action or Inaction by a Paramedic That Causes or Worsens

question 28

Multiple Choice

An action or inaction by a paramedic that causes or worsens damages suffered by a patient is called the ________ of the damages.

• A) precipitating agent
• B) potential agent
• C) primary cause
• D) proximate cause

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