You Are on the Scene of a Patient with a Gunshot

question 11

Multiple Choice

You are on the scene of a patient with a gunshot wound to the chest. Which of the following describes the best action for dealing with the victim's shirt?

• A) Cut around any bullet holes, put the shirt in a plastic bag with the patient's other personal items, and transport it to the emergency department with the patient.
• B) If you must leave the scene with the patient before police arrive, leave the shirt with a family member or bystander, and tell that person to give it to the police.
• C) It is not necessary to preserve the bullet holes. Simply discard the shirt in a biohazard bag.
• D) Cut around any bullet holes and give the shirt to police at the scene.

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