You have an order to perform an ECG on a 76-year-old woman. You knock on the door to her hospital room, introduce yourself, and explain that you are going to perform an ECG. You explain the procedure, but the woman refuses to allow you to do the ECG. What should you say to the patient?
A. "Will you tell me why you don't wish to have an ECG done?"
B. "I will have to report you to my supervisor immediately."
C. "Don't worry; the ECG only takes a few seconds to do."
D. "Your doctor has ordered this test and it must be done."
Answer: A
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