You are assessing a 49-year-old male patient who complains of lower back pain. Which finding would be pertinent medical information related to the back pain that the EMT will obtain using the SAMPLE mnemonic?

A) Heart rate of 48 and cool, clammy skin
B) Childhood case of measles
C) Last tetanus shot 5 years ago
D) Arthritis in the spine and pelvis

D) Arthritis in the spine and pelvis

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A) On your first day B) A few days before your first day C) An hour before your first day starts D) There is no need to visit the site in advance

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