You are on scene with a 17-year-old girl who has a chief complaint of chest pain and a racing heart. Her mother brushes this off as 'another attack.' Which of the following is an appropriate action?
A) Focus on the presenting complaint.
B) Sign the patient out as experiencing anxiety.
C) Contact the primary care physician.
D) Exclude the history and transport.
Answer: A) Focus on the presenting complaint.
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