The AEMT understands the importance of evaluating the mechanism of injury when he states:
A) "The mechanism of injury is useful in determining the exact injuries the patient has sustained."
B) "The mechanism of injury can be used to guide your assessment and treatment of the patient."
C) "The mechanism of injury is a useful tool in determining if the patient's outcome will be good or bad."
D) "Evaluating the mechanism of injury is important since it determines whether emergency transport to the hospital is needed."
Answer: B
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