Patients who are hysterical and disruptive to rescue efforts:
A) may need to be made an immediate priority and transported out of the disaster site, even if they are not seriously injured.
B) should immediately be directed to the rehabilitation section, where rehabilitation personnel can provide emotional support.
C) must be removed from the incident by law enforcement officials and detained in a separate area until they can be properly triaged.
D) should be assigned as a delayed patient and directed to the treatment section where they can be medically and psychologically evaluated.
Answer: A) may need to be made an immediate priority and transported out of the disaster site, even if they are not seriously injured.
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