You are at the scene of a drive-by shooting in which a 19-year-old man was shot in the chest. Law enforcement personnel are at the scene. The patient is conscious, has an actively bleeding entry wound to his left anterolateral chest, and is breathing with difficulty. You should:
A) provide only the amount of care needed to prevent his condition from deteriorating and quickly move him to the ambulance.
B) ask a police officer to stand near you with his weapon drawn as you provide emergency medical treatment to the patient.
C) immediately place the patient on a long backboard, quickly move him to the ambulance, and begin treating his injury.
D) return to your ambulance and wait there until a law enforcement official advises you that the perpetrator is nowhere to be found.
Answer: A) provide only the amount of care needed to prevent his condition from deteriorating and quickly move him to the ambulance.
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