Medical direction has ordered the administration of activated charcoal to an adult patient who has overdosed on several unspecified medications. Prior to administering the medication, the EMT must:

A) shake the medication thoroughly to mix it.
B) determine if the patient has a prescription for the medication.
C) determine if the patient has a history of diabetes.
D) ask the patient if he has had diarrhea over the past two weeks.


A

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