A Patient with a History of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of upper gastrointestinal bleeding is complaining of weakness and abdominal pain. He informs you that he vomited 5 minutes before you arrived. Which of the following questions is it most important that the EMT ask first regarding the vomit?

• A) "Did you eat anything that made you vomit?"
• B) "Are you allergic to any foods or medications?"
• C) "Did you take an antacid over the past 24 hours?"
• D) "Was the vomit red or did it look like coffee grounds?"

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