You have assisted the patient in taking one of his nitroglycerin tablets due to cardiac-type chest pain. Five minutes later, you note the patient's blood pressure is 108/74 mmHg. To determine if the nitroglycerin has affected the blood pressure, the EMT should:
A) Take another blood pressure measurement in five minutes
B) Compare this finding to the baseline blood pressure
C) Ask the patient if he feels his blood pressure has changed
D) Retake the blood pressure and compare it to a normal BP of 120/80 mmHg
B) Compare this finding to the baseline blood pressure
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A) all AHIMA members. B) most health information management departments. C) credentialed nonmembers. D) All of the above E) None of the above
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A) the number of patients. B) the number of ambulances required. C) type and severity of injuries. D) if the scene is safe to enter.