The EMT is correctly assessing a patient for subcutaneous emphysema when he:
A) Palpates the anterior and posterior chest
B) Listens posteriorly for breath sounds
C) Observes the chest for abnormalities
D) Examines the neck veins for distention
A) Palpates the anterior and posterior chest
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