If an EMT needs to assist in the administration of nitroglycerin for a patient with chest? pain, but this is not part of the written standing? orders, who will the EMT have to contact for? permission?

A. Medical direction
B. The EMS supervisor
C. The charge RN at the ED
D. The? patient's physician


Ans: A. Medical direction

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