During your assessment of an unresponsive patient, the patient becomes responsive. He claims that he does not want any care and asks you to leave him alone. You should do all of the following EXCEPT:
A) express your concern for the patient's condition.
B) document the refusal and have it witnessed.
C) explain the risks of refusing treatment.
D) advise additional resources to return to their station.
Question 2
At a fixed facility, suggested emergency first-aid treatment may be found:
a. at a central safety office. c. on the container label.
b. on the NFPA placard. d. on a material safety data sheet.
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