Which of the following statements regarding hostage situations is correct?
A) The psychological effects of being held hostage are often of greater concern than physical problems.
B) If you are taken hostage, you should recall that most hostage situations only last about 30 to 45 minutes.
C) If you see the opportunity to disarm a person who is holding you and others hostage, you must act quickly.
D) If you are taken hostage, your job as a paramedic is to try to reason with the assailant to end the crisis.
Answer: A) The psychological effects of being held hostage are often of greater concern than physical problems.
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