When documenting a case of suspected elder abuse, it is MOST important for the EMT to:
A. theorize as to why the patient was abused.
B. document his or her perceptions of the event.
C. list the names of all of the suspected abusers.
D. avoid documenting any unsupported opinions.
Ans: D. avoid documenting any unsupported opinions.
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