You arrive at the scene of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident. At the scene, you find a 32-year-old man with an apparent mid-shaft femur fracture. As you introduce yourself, the man tells you that he is blind, and that a police officer took his guide dog a few minutes ago. Regarding the service dog, you should:
A) tell law enforcement to contact animal control, which will hold the dog until the patient is discharged from the hospital.
B) locate the dog and transport it with the patient to the hospital.
C) inform the patient that he should call a family member or friend to come pick up the dog from law enforcement.
D) tell police to transport the dog to the ED, as animals are not allowed inside the ambulance.
B
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