A frantic woman called 9-1-1 after her father, a 77-year-old man with Alzheimer disease, wandered off into a wooded area near her home. When you arrive at the scene, the woman tells you that she is not sure in which direction her father headed. What should you do?
A) Ask the daughter if her father has any other known medical conditions.
B) Notify the dispatcher and request a helicopter to attempt to find the man.
C) Have your partner stay with the daughter as you attempt to locate the man.
D) Remain with the daughter and immediately request a search and rescue team.
Answer: D) Remain with the daughter and immediately request a search and rescue team.
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