You are the first ambulance to arrive at the scene of a motor-vehicle crash. As you approach the scene, you see three patients, two who have been ejected from their vehicles and the other who is still in his vehicle. You should:
A: call medical control and apprise him or her of the situation.
B: request additional ambulances to respond to the scene.
C: begin triaging and treating the most critically injured.
D: notify the local trauma center so they can prepare for the patients.
Answer: B: request additional ambulances to respond to the scene.
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