You are dispatched to a residence for a "domestic dispute with injuries." Law enforcement is en route but has not yet arrived. As you approach the house, you can hear loud shouting and the sound of breaking glass. What is your most important action?
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A
Use the ambulance siren briefly to announce your presence and interrupt the altercation.
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B
Approach the front door and knock loudly, identifying yourself as a paramedic.
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C
Enter the residence cautiously to locate the injured person as quickly as possible.
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D
Stage your ambulance several houses away, out of sight, and await law enforcement clearance.