When using a stroke scale to assess a patient for abnormal speech, the EMT should:

A) Observe verbal ability during assessment
B) Ask the patient to repeat a specific but common phrase
C) Question family members about the patient's ability to talk
D) Write questions on note cards for the patient to read


B) Ask the patient to repeat a specific but common phrase

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