The nurse is reviewing orders provided by a licensed physician. When is a nurse NOT obligated to follow the orders of this physician?
a. When there is not enough staff to complete all the orders
b. When the orders are given verbally
c. When the orders are written illegibly
d. When the orders would result in harm to the client
ANS: D
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