In which of these situations would the EMT contact medical direction prior to administering epinephrine to a patient who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction?
A) The patient has an allergy to chocolate or eggs
B) The patient's heart rate is 144 beats/min
C) The patient is hypotensive and tachycardic
D) The patient is not prescribed an auto-injector
D) The patient is not prescribed an auto-injector
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false