While en route to the scene of an injured person, dispatch advises you that law enforcement personnel are at the scene. This indicates that:
A: the patient is critically injured.
B: a crime has been committed.
C: the scene is potentially unsafe.
D: the scene is safe for you to enter.
Answer: C: the scene is potentially unsafe.
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Respect for persons All of these answers Work within one's scope of practice Confidentiality
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