A Pediatrician Is Unexpectedly Delayed, and There Are Patients in the Waiting

A pediatrician is unexpectedly delayed, and there are patients in the waiting room. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the medical assistant to take?

A) Tell the patients to leave and come back when the physician is available
B) Ignore the delay and explain it to individual patients if they ask
C) Explain the delay to the patients and estimate how long the physician will be unavailable
D) Ask the patients to wait until the physician is available to avoid rescheduling their appointments