Which one of the following BEST describes why the AEMT administers or assists with the administration of medications?
A) To justify a lights-and-siren transport
B) To stabilize a patient's medical condition
C) To prevent illness and injury
D) To expand the scope of the EMT's practice
Answer: B
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