When determining the optimal method to communicate with, assess, treat, and transport a patient with a special health care challenge, the paramedic should:
A) routinely call medical control before talking to a caregiver.
B) demonstrate confidence and enlist the expertise of the patient.
C) recall that caregivers are often upset and therefore unreliable.
D) remain professional and obtain initial information from a caregiver.
Answer: B) demonstrate confidence and enlist the expertise of the patient.
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