You arrive at the scene of a shooting. The patient, a young man, was shot in the head and has exposed brain matter. He is pulseless and apneic. What should you do?
A. Provide immediate treatment and transport.
B. Take necessary precautions not to disturb the scene.
C. Perform a thorough hands-on assessment of the patient.
D. Look for the weapon and turn it over to law enforcement
Answer: B. Take necessary precautions not to disturb the scene.
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