If you are unsure whether a conscious cardiac patient requires immediate transport versus continued assessment at the scene, you should:
A) continue with the secondary assessment to obtain more information.
B) take the patient's vital signs and then make your transport decision.
C) begin immediate transport and perform a focused assessment en route.
D) contact medical control and inform him or her of the patient's condition.
Answer: A) continue with the secondary assessment to obtain more information.
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