Which consideration could be a concern to your safety when doing a standby at a motor vehicle accident in which a tractor-trailer carrying fuel has overturned and the fire department is still extricating the driver?
A. One of the rescuers may e injured if they are using power tools.
B. The tanker may explode, causing burn injuries.
C. Police on scene have closed down the freeway causing you to be trapped.
D. The patient may arrest before extrication.
Answer: B. The tanker may explode, causing burn injuries.
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