Why should the EMT provide the physician or nurse with an oral report when transferring care to the hospital emergency department (ED)?
A) To summarize patient assessment and treatment information
B) To provide an opportunity for the ED staff to critique the care provided
C) To inform them of whether they need to see the patient immediately
D) To provide input on additional medical care to be given in the ED
A) To summarize patient assessment and treatment information
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A construction worker complains of pain to both eyes after an extended period spent welding on a gas well. The light is bothering him, and he rates the pain as a 10/10. He states that this problem occurred once before and was caused by the intense light of his welding tool. The primary assessment reveals no deficits. The patient's vital signs are pulse, 80 beats/min; respirations, 14 breaths/min; blood pressure, 132/68 mmHg; and SpO2, 98%. Although the injury is very painful, his vision is not compromised. Which set of instructions indicates proper care of this patient?
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