Multiple Choice
A physician writes an order that the registered nurse believes will harm the patient. The nurse believes the physician to be incompetent. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse?
A) The nurse should follow the order since the physician's education is superior.
B) The nurse should pursue the chain of authority. If the supervisor and others support the physician, the nurse should follow the order.
C) After pursuing the issue with the physician and supervisors, the nurse should disobey all orders that he/she believes to be illegal, immoral, or incompetent.
D) If the nurse is forced to follow the order, the nurse should file a formal complaint against the physician.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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