If a suspected abuse victim elects not to be transported, the paramedic should privately supply him or her with:
A) The unlisted number of the ambulance service
B) Suggested ways of leaving the perpetrator
C) A list of local resources available for victims of IVPA
D) The phone number and location of the prosecutor's office
Answer: C) A list of local resources available for victims of IVPA
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