The EMT, after administering any medication, must do which of the following?
A) Reconsider the five rights, reassess the patient, and contact medical control.
B) Document the administration, reassess the patient, and report to the receiving facility.
C) Document the route, dose, and time; reassess the patient; and re-administer the medication.
D) Wait 5 minutes, repeat the medication if needed, and reassess the patient's vitals.
B
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