A 5-year-old girl is trapped on the ice of a frozen lake. She is crying and asking you to come and get her off the ice. You should:
A. slide on your stomach out to her and provide care.
B. tell her she will fall through the ice if she doesn't come to you without assistance.
C. attempt to walk toward her on the ice but turn around if the ice begins to crack.
D. call for additional resources.
Answer: D
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