A middle-aged female with a history of hypertension and high cholesterol complains of chest discomfort. She asks you to take her to the hospital where her personal physician practices, which is 15 miles away. Her blood pressure is 130/70 mm Hg, pulse is 84 beats/min and regular, and respirations are 18 breaths/min and unlabored. Which of the following actions is clearly NOT appropriate for this patient?
A) Giving oxygen via nasal cannula
B) Taking her to her choice hospital
C) Contacting her physician via phone
D) Allowing her to walk to the ambulance
Answer: D) Allowing her to walk to the ambulance
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