A patient has refused to take the medications brought in by a nurse. The nurse will chart,
1. "Instructed patient that the medications will be taken now or later."
2. "Explained to patient that unless medications are taken, the physician will likely issue a discharge."
3. "Medications refused; physician notified."
4. "Physician notified that patient is uncooperative."
ANS: 3
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