Mrs Whitley, a 61-Year-Old Patient, Calls the Office This Morning

Mrs. Whitley, a 61-year-old patient, calls the office this morning. She says she is afraid to drive to the office, because when she woke up this morning, her vision was "funny, like everything is wavering in front of my eyes." She is also seeing flashes of light and floaters. Which of the following statements is your best response to Mrs. Whitley?

A) "I can fit you in at 3:00 this afternoon. Please find a friend or relative to drive you here."
B) "Don't worry, Mrs. Whitley. It sounds like a visual migraine. It will go away soon."
C) "Mrs. Whitley, please have someone drive you to the hospital immediately, or call 911."
D) "It's probably stress. Lie down and rest for a while, and if it doesn't improve, call me back."
E) "We all have episodes like this, Mrs. Whitley. It is just a part of growing older."