Upon receiving a call for a "person down," the paramedic should:
A) use emergency medical responders for additional help.
B) request initial response by law enforcement personnel.
C) assume that the patient is in full cardiopulmonary arrest.
D) gain access to the patient as quickly and safely as possible.
Answer: B) request initial response by law enforcement personnel.
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