Which statement is true regarding vital signs obtained from a patient with nausea and vomiting?
A) If the vital signs are within normal limits, it is safe to let the patient refuse transport.
B) The vital signs will help to determine the relative stability or instability of the patient.
C) The patient's complaint will be significant only if accompanied by abnormal vital signs.
D) The vital signs will allow the EMT to diagnose the cause of the nausea and vomiting.
B
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