You arrive at the scene of a young male who was stabbed when a burglar broke into his house. Law enforcement officers are present. The patient, who is unresponsive with several stab wounds to the chest, is lying in a narrow space between a couch and coffee table. You should:
A: move the coffee table, begin patient care, and notify a police officer.
B: treat the patient where he is, without moving the coffee table.
C: move the coffee table, document what you did, and begin treatment.
D: obtain permission from law enforcement before moving any furniture.
Answer: A: move the coffee table, begin patient care, and notify a police officer.
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