The nurse working in the long-term care facility reviews a physician order that the nurse feels is unsafe. The physician is contacted and upholds the order. What should the nurse do?
1.
Carry out the order and document the order was questioned with the physician.
2.
Refuse to carry out the order and document the rationale for why it was not done.
3.
Consult the RN supervisor and explain the situation and the physician's response.
4.
Explain the dilemma to the patient and ask the patient to give permission for the order to be done.
ANS: 3
The nurse should inform the supervisor of the problem and follow the supervisor's direction. The supervisor may explain why the order is acceptable or may call the physician to have the order changed.
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