You have been called to a residence for a 14-year-old male patient, who states that he intentionally took some medication to kill himself. Assessment indicates that he is alert and oriented, and has an open airway and adequate breathing. Given the situation, the EMT's next action should be to:
A) Ask the patient if he feels nauseated
B) Determine what was taken
C) Check the radial pulse and skin characteristics
D) Inquire why the patient took the medication
C) Check the radial pulse and skin characteristics
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