The best way to handle a patient who calls the office in real, distressing pain is to ________.
A. schedule an appointment when available.
B. schedule an appointment immediately or tell the patient to go to the emergency room.
C. listen to the patient.
D. advise the patient on methods for pain relief.
E. document the patient's symptoms.
Answer: B
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