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When Assessing and Treating a 15-Year-Old Female for Abdominal Pain

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When assessing and treating a 15-year-old female for abdominal pain, the EMT must remember that:


A) the patient probably will be scared and most likely to answer questions when her mother or father is present.
B) there is no need to ask about sexual activity since the complaint is abdominal pain.
C) if the patient has experienced menstruation, the EMT should leave the assessment to the emergency physician at the hospital.
D) a parent's or guardian's consent should be obtained prior to assessment and treatment.

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