A nurse practitioner enters the examination room and greets a new patient, who asks to see a physician for their annual health examination. Which of the following is the best course of action for the nurse practitioner?
A.They should tell the patient to call back and ask for an appointment with the clinic physician
B.They should tell the patient that they will provide the same care
C.They should ask the doctor if they're able to see the patient and should reschedule the patient if that is not possible.
DThey should examine the patient and ask the doctor to consult for any unusual problems they encounter