Which one of the following best illustrates the EMT's failure to meet the standard of care when treating a patient with chest pain?
A) Assisting the patient in taking his heart medication
B) Failing to notify the patient's primary care physician
C) Failing to give the patient oxygen
D) Starting an IV on the patient
C
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