Which statement made by a patient who experienced a syncopal episode should MOST concern the EMT?
A. The doctor told me to get out of bed slowly but I didn't.
B. I remember feeing faint right before I passed out.
C. I seemed to get very warm just before passing out.
D. My chest felt funny right before I passed out.
Answer: D. My chest felt funny right before I passed out.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).