When managing a patient that has been exposed to a poisonous substance, the FIRST priority of the AEMT is to:

A) perform a primary assessment.
B) induce vomiting.
C) administer activated charcoal.
D) identify the poison.


A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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