Over the period of a few days, a hospital receives an overwhelming increase in the number of patients with food poisoning. How would a scientist respond to this increase in sick patients? A. by examining the type and source of foods each patient ate and identifying patterns of overlap within the foods consumed B. by giving the patients vitamin injections and prescribing a medication to calm their stomach and bowel symptoms C. by recording the patients' symptoms in their medical records and advising them to get rest and drink fluids D. by providing kind words, nurturing, and emotional support to the patients and asking them about their feelings