You are attempting to get a history from a 56-year-old female patient who is short of breath. When you ask questions, the daughter continually answers for the patient. To best handle this situation, you should:
A) Have the Emergency Medical Responders remove the daughter
B) Move the patient to the ambulance for the rest of the assessment
C) Contact medical direction for advisement
D) Explain to the daughter it is important for the patient to answer whenever possible
D) Explain to the daughter it is important for the patient to answer whenever possible
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