You receive a call at 3:00 a.m. for a patient who is slumped over the steering wheel of his car, which is parked on the shoulder of the road. Your unit and a police officer arrive at the scene at the same time. You should:
A: stay in your unit until the police officer checks the patient.
B: park the ambulance 25 feet in front of the patient's vehicle.
C: approach the vehicle from the front to ensure maximum visibility.
D: shine a spotlight in the side view mirror of the patient's vehicle.
Answer: A: stay in your unit until the police officer checks the patient.
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