A patient's response to an emergency is determined by:
A) the type of illness or injury that is involved.
B) the patient's personal methods of adapting to stress.
C) the patient's inherent ability to accept the situation.
D) the paramedic's perception of the patient's condition.
Answer: B) the patient's personal methods of adapting to stress.
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