Medical control gives you an order that seems inappropriate for the patient's condition. After confirming that you heard the physician correctly, you should:
A. carry out the order and then carefully document it on the run form.
B. advise the physician that the order is unclear and ask for clarification.
C. state that you will not carry out the order because it is inappropriate.
D. obtain consent from the patient and then carry out the order as usual.
Answer: B. advise the physician that the order is unclear and ask for clarification.
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