You Are Dispatched to a Local Fast-Food Restaurant for a "Nature

question 45

Multiple Choice

You are dispatched to a local fast-food restaurant for a "nature unknown" call.You arrive on-scene and find a 47-year-old male in front of the counter repeatedly singing "Happy Birthday" to himself.Police are on-scene and the scene is safe.Which of the following would be considered appropriate care?

• A) Quickly approach the patient and take charge. Tell him he has to come with you to be evaluated.
• B) Quietly and carefully evaluate the situation and keep your emotions under control. Be as unhurried as you can.
• C) Have the police take charge, restrain the patient, and have him brought into your ambulance.
• D) Have your partner join you in approaching the patient and explain to him that he has to stop singing or you will have him arrested.

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