You are treating a female who has been assaulted by her husband who is not on the scene. In the middle of your assessment, the husband returns to the home and yells, 'Don't you help her. If you help her, I will kill you.' You should immediately:
A) Grab the patient and leave the scene
B) Leave the scene without the patient and call for police
C) Tackle the husband and call for police
D) Try to calm the husband down, and have your partner continue with the assessment of the victim
Answer: B) Leave the scene without the patient and call for police
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