During transport, a 27-year-old female drug addict with acute abdominal pain tells you that she is scared and starts crying. What would your best response be?
A) "Don't worry, there is probably nothing wrong. My guess is that you probably ate something bad, but the hospital will let you know for sure."
B) "I know that you are in pain. We are 5 minutes from the hospital and I have already called the emergency department and let them know we are coming. 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) "I know that you are in pain. We are 5 minutes from the hospital and I have already called the emergency department and let them know we are coming. They will be prepared for us."
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