Upon approaching a house on a "sick person" call, you find something odd but unidentifiable about the behavior of the man greeting you at the door. It makes you feel uneasy. There are no weapons visible and no obvious signs of danger. The person tells you his girlfriend is down the hallway in the bedroom and he doesn't know what is wrong with her. You should:
A) ask the man to walk in front of you.
B) return to the vehicle and request law enforcement.
C) tell the man you will need him to wait on the porch for the ambulance and ask him to direct you to the hallway.
D) tell the man that you will need to wait with him on the porch until the ambulance arrives.
B
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A) "It's okay if you do not want to talk, I will be right here if you change your mind." B) "I know that people with depression seem to get better very quickly by taking medications. Have you thought about taking some?" C) "Talking often helps people feel better. If you talk to me, I am sure that it will help." D) "I really must have information related to your medical history; therefore, you must talk to me."
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A) Wide entrance and exit B) Always below ground level C) Appropriate for continuous human occupancy D) Limited access