Which One of the Following Statements Made by the EMT

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements made by the EMT indicates a correct understanding of caring for someone with a headache?

• A) "Unless the patient has some sort of past medical history, a headache is not a true emergency."
• B) "If a patient calls 911 for a headache, it is most likely a life-threatening condition."
• C) "Assessment is essential in determining if a patient's headache represents a life-threatening condition."
• D) "In general, a headache is only considered serious if the pain is felt throughout the entire head."

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