You have responded to the parking lot of a high school for an assault. On arrival, there is a crowd of 20 to 25 emotional juveniles standing around the scene. Which of the following is the best way to protect yourself?
A) Monitor the activity of the crowd and retreat if the situation escalates.
B) Ignore the crowd and do what is necessary to assess and treat the patient.
C) Confront the crowd and tell them they need to break up and leave the area.
D) Notify the school principal that these students need to return to class.
A
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