You have been called to a bar full of intoxicated patrons for a 46-year-old man who fell off his stool, injuring his left arm. As you assess his arm, the patient screams in pain. Several of the patrons get angry and yell for you to give him something for pain. Someone in the back throws a bottle in your direction. What should you do next?

A) Leave the scene and return only when police have made it safe to do so
B) Ignore the yelling and continue to care for the patient as you would anyone else with a similar injury
C) Inform the patrons that you are a medical professional and will care for the patient as you have been educated to do so
D) Contact medical command for permission to give aspirin as a pain medication

A) Leave the scene and return only when police have made it safe to do soQ

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