What should non-ambulatory victims be directed to do during hazardous situations?

In situations involving hazardous materials, non-ambulatory victims—who are unable to move independently—should not be moved directly to a safe location by responders unless it is absolutely necessary for their safety, such as in an immediate life-threatening situation. Prematurely moving these individuals can exacerbate their injuries or expose them to further harm from the hazardous material.

It is also not appropriate to instruct non-ambulatory victims to remove their clothing or to be showered with soap and water without proper decontamination protocols being in place. Removal of clothing may be needed in some cases to limit exposure to contaminants, but this should be done by trained personnel under controlled conditions. Immediate decontamination with soap and water without assessing the material involved and the risks can lead to improper techniques that may either harm the victim or spread contamination.

Therefore, the most accurate response is that non-ambulatory victims should not follow options A, B, or C, leading to the conclusion that none of the given options appropriately direct how to handle non-ambulatory victims during a hazardous situation.