You receive a call to a residence in a rural area of your jurisdiction for a patient with an acute COPD exacerbation. Upon arriving at the scene, you knock on the door and identify yourself. The patient, an elderly-sounding man, tells you that you took too long to get to him and that he has a shotgun. You should:
A) look inside a nearby window to see if he really does have a gun.
B) immediately retreat to the ambulance and notify law enforcement.
C) advise the patient that you got to the scene as quickly as possible.
D) stay at a safe distance from the door and ask the man to walk outside.
Answer: B) immediately retreat to the ambulance and notify law enforcement.
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