Which Statement Indicates That the EMT Correctly Understands the Goal

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which statement indicates that the EMT correctly understands the goal of assessing a patient with abdominal pain?

• A) "It is important to determine if the liver is the cause of pain, since that is the most life-threatening condition."
• B) "If the patient has tenderness on palpation of the abdomen, the EMT should assume bleeding as the cause."
• C) "It is more important to recognize a possible abdominal emergency as opposed to determining the exact cause."
• D) "To appropriately treat the patient, the EMT must identify the exact cause of the patient's pain."

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