You respond to a call for an 16-year-old boy who injured his arm. As you are assessing the child, he tells you that he does not want you to touch him. His mother tells you to begin treatment and transport the child to the hospital if necessary. What should you do?
A. Determine if the child is mentally competent.
B. Ask the mother why she wants her son treated and transported.
C. Advise the mother that you cannot legally treat her child.
D. Continue your assessment and transport if necessary.
Ans: D. Continue your assessment and transport if necessary.
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