You have been dispatched to a residence for an 89-year-old female with a nonspecific complaint. When assessing this patient, which of the following will you do first to develop a better understanding of the emergency?
A) Obtain the patient's vital signs and current medications.
B) Gather a medical history including allergy information.
C) Contact medical direction for advisement.
D) Determine if the complaint is medical or trauma related.
D
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