When assessing a patient for a facial droop, the EMT should:
A) palpate the face one side at a time.
B) gently lift and then let go of the skin over the cheeks.
C) ask the patient to show you his teeth or smile.
D) observe the patient's ability to turn his head to the right and then to the left.
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