While en route for a pregnant patient who is seizing, an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) on scene contacts you and reports that the patient is actively seizing. He continues by stating that she is seven months pregnant and has not been feeling well for the past three days (per family). What instruction is critical for you to relay to the EMR?
A) Restrain the patient on her back or left side.
B) Place a tongue blade in the patient's mouth.
C) Provide oxygen at 15 liters per minute.
D) Determine if the patient has a seizure history.
C
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