When obtaining medical history information on a patient who has been serious injured, it is important to remember that:

A. transport has a higher priority, so medical history gathering should be deferred.
B. bystanders or family members are more reliable historians than the patient.
C. patient care tasks will likely prevent you from gathering any medical history.
D. you should gather as much information as possible without delaying transport.


Answer: D. you should gather as much information as possible without delaying transport.

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A) the schedule of benefits. B) the benefit plan. C) covered services. D) contracted services.

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A. Braxton-Hicks contractions B. lightening C. quickening D. nesting

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