If a severely injured patient who will likely not survive is identified as being an organ donor, the paramedic:
A) must keep the patient warm to keep his or her organs viable.
B) must determine whether or not the patient is legally brain dead.
C) should recall that severe trauma disqualifies a patient as a donor.
D) should contact medical control for guidance as to how to proceed.
Answer: D) should contact medical control for guidance as to how to proceed.
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