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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