Dispatch Has Sent You to a Residence for a Female

Multiple Choice

Dispatch has sent you to a residence for a female with a possible broken arm. On scene you find her seated in a chair holding her left arm. Her arm appears deformed and she has blood and bruises on her face. She tells you that an intruder, who she believes lives in her neighborhood, broke into her home and robbed her. Prior to fleeing, he beat her, leaving her as you find her. With this information, you would immediately:

A) leave the patient and scene and wait in the ambulance until the police arrive.
B) determine the identity of the intruder and contact and direct the police to his location.
C) assess the patient, provide basic care, and contact law enforcement.
D) recognize a crime scene and not touch the patient to avoid altering any evidence.