Your patient is a 22-year-old male who has ingested a large amount of alcohol and is vomiting. He is conscious but uncooperative. He allows you to examine him but refuses transport to the hospital. You have sought assistance from law enforcement on scene. Which of the following is the BEST action?
A) Obtain a witnessed refusal.
B) Find a relative or neighbor to come over and stay with the patient.
C) Stay with the patient until he has stopped vomiting.
D) Contact medical control for further advice.
D
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
All substances pass easily through the cell membrane
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Health Professions
Which incident level requires resources from state/provincial agencies, federal agencies, and/or private industry in addition to unified command?
A. Level I B. Level II C. Level III D. Level IV
Health Professions