An equine chiropractor is asked to treat a horse at a competition where the horse is clearly fatigued and showing signs of lameness. The trainer insists treatment proceed to prepare the horse for its class. What should the practitioner do?
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A
Proceed with treatment as the trainer has authority over the horse at competitions
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B
Perform only light soft tissue work as a compromise
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C
Decline to treat and recommend veterinary evaluation before competition
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D
Treat the horse and document the trainer's insistence in the record