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:

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This response acknowledges the patient's pain and fear while also providing reassurance that medical help is close by and that the healthcare provider has already taken action to ensure proper care upon arrival at the hospital. This can help to ease the patient's anxiety and promote a sense of trust in the healthcare provider. Option A trivializes the patient's pain and does not address their fear. Option C could be seen as judgmental and may not be helpful in calming the patient. Option D also does not provide any reassurance or comfort to the patient.

During Transport, a 27-Year-Old Female Drug Addict with Acute Abdominal