A Patient Calls in from Home to Let You Know

Multiple Choice

A patient calls in from home to let you know she is having chest pain. It started about an hour ago and feels like a heavy weight on her chest. She is also feeling short of breath. You should:

A) Make an appointment for her to be seen sometime this week.
B) Make an appointment for her to be evaluated today.
C) Advise her to hang up, and call 911.
D) Advise her to sit by an open window to see if her symptoms improve with fresh air.
E) Advise her to walk up a flight of stairs to see if her symptoms improve.