The nurse had worked three overtime shifts this week. As the nurse prepared to go to work, the nurse felt very unwell but without any specific symptoms. What might be the best choice for most American nurses?
A. Call in sick and go back to bed and rest until the nurse felt noticeably better or worse.
B. Go immediately to the nurse's closest urgent care center for diagnosis and treatment.
C. Visit the nurse's local folk healer for some restorative tea.
D. Visit the nurse's primary health care provider for diagnosis and treatment.
ANS: A
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