When performing a secondary assessment on an alert and oriented female patient with a deformed left leg, the EMT should:

A) Describe to the patient your findings and the injuries as you encounter them
B) Reassure the patient that she will be okay and the injury is nothing to worry about
C) Inform the patient that if you assess her, she must submit to all treatment by EMS providers
D) Explain to the patient what you are doing before and during the assessment


D) Explain to the patient what you are doing before and during the assessment

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A. I61.9 B. I61.4 C. I61.8 D. I61.0

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A. too much detail B. lack of completeness C. clarity D. using the client's words E. breach of confidentiality

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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