You are by the side of an​ 0-year-old male patient whose wife called EMS because he had​ tearing-type abdominal pain. The patient states that he was just discharged from the hospital this morning after being treated for gastroenteritis. When questioned​ further, he states that he remains​ nauseated, but the medications for the vomiting and diarrhea seem to be​ working, as he is no longer experiencing either of those symptoms. Since he was just in the​ hospital, the patient states that he would like to refuse transport and continue his recovery at home. What is your best​ response?
a) ​"I am not comfortable with​ this; it sounds as if your gastroenteritis is not any​ better."
b) ​"I think you are right about getting​ better; it is up to you if you want to go​ back."
c) ​"I agree that the medications are​ working, but be safe and call your family​ doctor."
d) ​"I don't​ know; your symptoms​