You arrive on scene to find that the police have subdued a violent man with a history of psychiatric problems. The police state they will put the patient on the stretcher. Which action should cause the EMT to take immediate and corrective action?
A) The patient is placed and restrained in a prone position on the stretcher
B) The patient is placed supine with straps over the chest, waist, and thighs
C) Police state that the restraints will not be removed until arrival at the hospital
D) Police move very quickly to get the patient onto the stretcher
A) The patient is placed and restrained in a prone position on the stretcher
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