Question

You are called to the scene of a 56-year-old female patient who was the driver of a car that struck a telephone pole. The patient is sitting in her vehicle with her seat belt on and the air bag has deployed. A bystander approaches as you arrive and informs you that he is an off-duty firefighter and was first on the scene. The bystander wishes to provide you with a patient care report. You should ________.

Answer 1

Listen to the off-duty firefighter's patient care report for important information about the incident and the patient's condition.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the bystander approaches you at the scene and wishes to provide you with a patient care report, you should listen to what the bystander has to say. As an off-duty firefighter, the bystander may have important information about the incident and the patient's condition. It is important to gather as much information as possible to provide effective care to the patient.