Which of the following is the most appropriate action when a patient telephones with symptoms of acute illness?

a. Work an appointment into the schedule immediately.
b. Schedule an appointment for the following day.
c. Send the patient to the emergency room.
d. Offer to work in an appointment over the next few days.
e. Offer to schedule the patient for the last appointment of the day.


a

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