Roberta is a healthcare professional at Dr. Ingram's office. She has a patient on the phone who wants to make an appointment with Dr. Ingram. What will Roberta first take into consideration when looking for an open appointment time?

A. the reason for the patient's visit
B. Dr. Ingram's vacation schedule
C. the patient's age
D. the patient's schedule


Answer: A

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