Which of the following statements regarding interaction with the caregiver of a child or adult with special health care needs is correct?
A. In most cases, it is more appropriate for the EMT to contact medical control prior to speaking with the patient's primary caregiver.
B. Before performing an assessment of the patient's ABCs, the EMT should ask the caregiver about the patient's medical condition.
C. In general, the EMT should only speak with a certified home health care provider because he or she is the expert on the patient's illness.
D. Communication with the patient's caregiver or family members is important because they are the most familiar with the patient's condition.
Answer: D. Communication with the patient's caregiver or family members is important because they are the most familiar with the patient's condition.
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