When a patient presents with two seemingly unrelated complaints, it is MOST important for the paramedic to determine:

A) if the two complaints are related.
B) when each of the complaints began.
C) which complaint has a higher priority.
D) the patient's past medical history.


Answer: C) which complaint has a higher priority.

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