COPR ACP Practice Questions - COPR Advanced Care Paramedic Entry-to-Practice Exam

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A 56-year-old male with a history of severe asthma is experiencing a moderate asthma flare. He is alert, oriented, has a normal GCS, and understands the risks of refusing care. He refuses transport to the hospital after receiving a salbutamol nebulizer. The paramedic believes he is at high risk for relapse. What is the most legally defensible action?

Acknowledge his refusal, have him sign the refusal form, and immediately depart the scene Declare the patient incompetent due to mild hypoxia and transport him under implied consent Provide advice on warning signs, outline the risks of refusal, engage family members, contact medical control, and document the capacity assessment Request police assistance to apprehend the patient and force him to accompany you to the hospital

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Provide advice on warning signs, outline the risks of refusal, engage family members, contact medical control, and document the capacity assessment

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