At 10:20 PM, you are dispatched for a woman reportedly slumped over the steering wheel of her car alongside the highway. Upon arriving at the scene, you should:
A) remain in the ambulance until law enforcement personnel arrive.
B) turn your ambulance headlights off to minimize your visibility.
C) slowly drive by the parked vehicle to confirm that it is occupied.
D) park your ambulance at least 21 feet behind the patient's vehicle.
Answer: D) park your ambulance at least 21 feet behind the patient's vehicle.
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