While staging at a sniper shooting situation, you hear of a police officer who has been shot in the leg and is bleeding profusely. You should:
A) request at least two armed SWAT team members to accompany you to the patient's side.
B) remain where you are and wait for the SWAT team to bring the patient to you for treatment.
C) attempt to make verbal contact with the SWAT team and instruct them to apply a tourniquet.
D) use the concepts of cover and concealment as you carefully make your way to the patient.
Answer: C) attempt to make verbal contact with the SWAT team and instruct them to apply a tourniquet.
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