An EMT is transporting a restrained patient who is trying to spit on him. Which one of the following would the EMT be justified in doing?
A) Placing a surgical mask over the patient's mouth
B) Releasing the restraints and forcing the patient out of the ambulance
C) Repositioning the patient to a prone position so he cannot spit
D) Placing a roll of gauze loosely into the patient's mouth
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