You are called to the scene of a 56-year-old female patient who was the driver of a car that struck a telephone pole. The patient is sitting in her vehicle with her seat belt on and the air bag has deployed. A bystander approaches as you arrive and informs you that he is an off-duty firefighter and was first on the scene. The bystander wishes to provide you with a patient care report. You should:
A. ask your partner to perform the primary survey while you listen to the report.
B. ask the bystander to wait and you will take their report after you have finished your assessment.
C. listen to the report while you perform a primary survey and render care to the patient.
D. ask the bystander for any formal identification and listen to the report once it is verified.
Answer: A