Which of these statements indicates that the EMT understands the condition of withdrawal?
A) "Withdrawal is typically not a life-threatening situation and is easily managed by EMS."
B) "Withdrawal indicates that a patient is addicted to a drug and is presently overdosed on that drug."
C) "Withdrawal from drugs or alcohol can be just as serious a medical emergency as an overdose."
D) "Withdrawal is a term that is applied to the cessation of street drugs to which the patient is addicted, not prescription drugs."
C) "Withdrawal from drugs or alcohol can be just as serious a medical emergency as an overdose."
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