When transferring a patient between medical facilities, it is MOST important for the paramedic to:
A) ensure that all appropriate paperwork, x-rays, and lab results are delivered to the receiving facility.
B) request another paramedic if the patient's clinical condition is too unstable for one paramedic to manage effectively.
C) request that a member of the patient's family accompanies the patient in case the patient cannot speak for himself or herself.
D) ensure that a physician or nurse accompanies the patient if the patient requires care beyond the paramedic's scope of practice.
Answer: D) ensure that a physician or nurse accompanies the patient if the patient requires care beyond the paramedic's scope of practice.
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