A Prospective Student Is Interested in Becoming an EMT, but Is

Multiple Choice

A prospective student is interested in becoming an EMT, but is unsure how it will affect his family. He says that his wife is very worried about the danger associated with EMS and has never had to deal with him being gone for 24 hours at a time. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

A) "The long hours actually make things easier since there is less time to argue."
B) "I have found that the family becomes used to it and things are okay after about six months."
C) "It may help to bring your wife here so she can see what we do and the safety precautions we take."
D) "I would just tell her that everything will be okay and avoid talking about work when you are home."