You are dispatched to a residence for a patient with chest pain; however, you are unfamiliar with the address and cannot find the location in your map book. A nearby police officer radios you and tells you that he knows how to get to the scene. You should:
A. ask the dispatcher to call the residence and obtain driving directions.
B. turn off your lights and carefully follow the police officer to the scene.
C. follow the police officer in emergency mode until you get near the scene.
D. keep your lights on and ask the police officer to guide you to the scene.
Answer: B. turn off your lights and carefully follow the police officer to the scene.
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