During transport, a 27-year-old female drug addict with acute abdominal pain tells you that she is scared and starts crying. Your best response would be:
A) "Don't worry, there is probably nothing wrong. My guess is that you probably ate something bad."
B) "I know that you are in pain. We are 5 minutes from the hospital and I have already called the doctor. They will be prepared for us."
C) "This probably has something to do with the drugs you are on. It is very important that you quit."
D) "There is nothing more I can do since we are not allowed to give medications for pain. Let's just see what happens at the hospital."
B
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