Immediately after being dispatched to a residence for an elderly patient with diabetic complications, you should:
A. confirm with dispatch that you received the call information.
B. ask the dispatcher to obtain a medical history from the caller.
C. ask the dispatcher if the patient is conscious or unconscious.
D. request that law enforcement secure the scene before you arrive.
Answer: A. confirm with dispatch that you received the call information.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).