You have arrived by the side of an 82-year-old male complaining of generalized weakness. After you introduce yourself, the patient states, "My name is Edward Burns, but everyone calls me Eddy." What would be your most appropriate response back to him?
A) "Okay, Eddy, let's see what is going on with you."
B) "Okay, Edward. We need to know which hospital you want to go to."
C) "Okay, Mr. Burns. Is it okay if we get your blood pressure?"
D) "Do you want us to call you Eddy as well?"
D) "Do you want us to call you Eddy as well?"
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