A 58-year-old woman with hypertension and elevated LDL blood levels is complaining that she suddenly is feeling very tired, dizzy, and weak. What would you advise her to do?
a. Lie down and rest for a short time until she feels better
b. Eat a light snack to help relieve her nausea.
c. See her doctor as soon as she is able to get an appointment to have her lungs checked.
d. Seek immediate medical care because she may be having a heart attack.
e. Call "Poison Control" because she may have ingested a toxic chemical.
d
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