A head coach observes an assistant coach arguing with an athletic trainer about whether an athlete should return to play after a suspected concussion. What is the coach's primary responsibility?
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A
Side with the assistant coach to maintain authority
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B
Defer the final decision to the athletic trainer per concussion protocol
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C
Allow the athlete to decide based on personal comfort level
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D
Delay the decision until halftime to avoid disrupting the game