While you are inside a crashed vehicle assessing a patient who is entrapped, the rescue team should be:
A: preparing for a simple extrication process since you were obviously able to access the patient.
B: actively extricating the patient using whichever extrication method they deem necessary.
C: awaiting specific instructions from you as to how to proceed with the extrication process.
D: assessing exactly how the patient is trapped and determining the safest way to extricate.
Answer: D: assessing exactly how the patient is trapped and determining the safest way to extricate.
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