You have been dispatched to a residence for an 89-year-old female patient with a nonspecific complaint. When assessing this patient, what should you do first to develop an initial impression regarding emergency?
A) Obtain the patient's vital signs and current medications
B) Gather a medical history including allergy information
C) Contact medical direction for advice
D) Determine whether the complaint is medical or trauma related
D) Determine whether the complaint is medical or trauma related
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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