Which statement is most appropriate to start with when transferring a patient to the emergency department and giving the oral report?
A) "This is Mr. Hedger. He has the state insurance plan."
B) "Mr. Hedger has high blood pressure and appears to be having a heart attack."
C) "Mr. Hedger called us today because he was having chest pain."
D) "Please refer to the recording of my radio report for specific information about Mr. Benton and his chest pain."
C) "Mr. Hedger called us today because he was having chest pain."
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