You have been dispatched to a residence for a 14-year-old female complaining of abdominal pain. As you enter the living room, you see the conscious patient lying on a couch with her father and an Emergency Medical Responder at her side. Which one of the following actions would be most appropriate to perform first?

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Introducing yourself and your partner is the most appropriate action to perform first. This establishes trust with the patient and her family and ensures open communication. Once introductions have been made, you can proceed to gather more information about the patient's chief complaint and obtain permission to treat. Asking the father to leave the room may not be necessary at this point and could potentially make the patient uncomfortable.

You Have Been Dispatched to a Residence for a 14-Year-Old