While returning from a call, you are flagged down by a frantic family member of a 12-year-old male patient. She is standing in the yard, and reports that the child was shot in the abdomen and is now inside the house. She states that she has already called the police, who have not arrived yet, and that the shooter is another family member who has since left the scene. What is your best course of action?

A) Go to the porch and have the patient brought to you
B) Carefully look for scene hazards and enter once you feel safe
C) Move the ambulance and wait for law enforcement to arrive
D) Cautiously enter the house and be ready to vacate if any hazards are found

C) Move the ambulance and wait for law enforcement to arrive

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