Rescue workers are preparing to remove the windshield and roof from a car to extricate a patient who is trapped. Before the rescue commences, which of the following should the EMT do first?
A) Cover the patient with a heavy tarp for protection.
B) Explain to the patient what is taking place.
C) Lock all four doors and roll up the windows.
D) Wet the car down with a fire hose to prevent an accidental fire.
B
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A) attending a lecture or seminar on these sensitive subjects to learn more about them. B) using euphemisms and metaphors to ask embarrassing questions. C) asking some opening question to these subjects as practice. D) observing experienced clinicians ask these types of questions.
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