You have responded to a report of an injured person. When you arrive, you find a 55-year-old blind woman who has fallen and sustained a small laceration to her forehead. She has a guide dog. What is the most appropriate action to take regarding transport?
A) Explain to the patient that the ambulance is a sterile area and that she will have to call a friend to come and get the dog.
B) It is not your responsibility nor is it appropriate for you to accommodate the dog.
C) Call animal control to hold the dog until the owner can retrieve it.
D) Transport the guide dog with the patient.
D
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