You are transporting a 30-year-old man who is experiencing an emotional crisis. The patient does not speak when you ask him questions. How should you respond to his unwillingness to speak?
A) Remain silent until the patient speaks to you.
B) Continually encourage the patient to talk to you.
C) Tell the patient that you cannot help if he will not talk.
D) Do not speak to the patient, even if he begins to speak to you.
Answer: A) Remain silent until the patient speaks to you.
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