You are on the scene of an "unknown medical" call.The patient is a 26-year-old,250-pound male patient who suddenly becomes violently angry.Everything you say to the patient only makes him angrier.Offended by your questions,he screams that he is going to "cut your tongue out" and hurries into the kitchen.What should you do?
A) Radio for police and then calmly walk out of the house, being sure to take all of your medical equipment.
B) Tackle the patient before he can get a kitchen knife to stab you.
C) Radio for police and relay to dispatch important scene information until they arrive.
D) Leave immediately to a safe area and then call for police assistance.
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