A family has called you after the apnea alarm for their 1-month-old baby sounded. They state that the settings seem too sensitive and the alarm goes off frequently. They would like the EMS squad to readjust the settings, so that this scenario can be avoided in the future. They do not want the patient transported to the hospital and are prepared to sign a refusal-of-care form. Assessment reveals no life threats to the patient's airway, breathing, or circulation. Given the situation, you would:

A) Have a refusal-of-care form witnessed and signed
B) Adjust the monitor settings and have a refusal-of-care form signed
C) Contact medical direction
D) Contact the home health nurse


C) Contact medical direction

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