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 whether the patient has a prescription for the medication
C) Determine whether the patient has a history of diabetes
D) Ask the patient if he has had diarrhea over the past two weeks
A) Shake the medication thoroughly to mix it
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