A patient who appears to be intoxicated has fallen and is complaining of pain in his right arm. He is using loud, profane language. Which one of the following should be your initial approach to the patient?
A) "If you do not quiet down, I will call the police, and they will arrest you."
B) "Let me put an ice pack on your wrist. It will help it feel better."
C) "I cannot help you if you keep yelling like that!"
D) "Stop yelling, or I will have to strap you to the stretcher."
B
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