Upon arriving at the scene of a motor-vehicle crash involving a telephone pole, you note that the driver appears unconscious and is bleeding heavily from the mouth. There is a power line across the hood and roof of the car. You should:
A. carefully remove the power line with rubber gloves.
B. remove the power lines with a non-conductive object.
C. attempt to safely remove the patient from the car.
D. ensure that the power line is not electrically active.
Answer: D. ensure that the power line is not electrically active.
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