Which statement made by another EMT during a continuing education session, regarding treatment of the pediatric patient in the prehospital setting, is correct?
A) "When treating a sick pediatric patient in the prehospital setting, the EMT must determine the exact illness so as to provide the most appropriate treatment."
B) "If the primary assessment of a sick pediatric patient shows no acute life threats, the patient is stable and will not deteriorate."
C) "It is critical that the EMT be able to determine the adequacy of the airway and respiratory status of the patient, as these are commonly the reason for acute deterioration."
D) "Since pediatric patients can deteriorate very quickly, they should all be transported with lights and sirens during the ride to the hospital, with ALS intercept arranged for."
C) "It is critical that the EMT be able to determine the adequacy of the airway and respiratory status of the patient, as these are commonly the reason for acute deterioration."
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