An athletic trainer suspects a football player has a concussion but the head coach insists the player is fine and wants him back on the field. What is the athletic trainer's ethical obligation?
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A
Defer to the head coach's judgment since coaches outrank athletic trainers
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B
Remove the player from play regardless of the coach's opinion
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C
Allow the player to return but document the coach's decision
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D
Ask the player if he feels ready to return