A Health Care Provider Strongly Suspects That the Patient Being

A health care provider strongly suspects that the patient being treated for a laceration to the forehead may be a victim of human trafficking. What intervention should be implemented initially before proceeding with a complete screening?

A) Determine the patient's ability to consent to treatment.
B) Begin cleansing the wound in preparation for suturing.
C) Transfer the patient to a private treatment room.
D) Notify the police of the situation.