A 25-year-old male who was involved in a car crash has a lac…
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A 25-yeаr-оld mаle whо wаs invоlved in a car crash has a laceration on his forearm. His skin is warm, dry, and pink. He has a two-inch partial-thickness laceration to his left forearm. His movement, sensation, and circulation are intact distal to the injury. You have stopped the bleeding and bandaged the wound. He tells you that the wound is minor, and he does not want to go to the hospital with you. Which of the following must happen before you can allow him to refuse further care or transport?