Nancy is reading the doctor's orders for Ms. Brighton, a 72-year-old with COPD, congestive heart failure, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. She notices that one of the newly prescribed medications has the potential for life threatening potentiation of one of Ms. Brighton's other medications. What should Nancy do?
A) Do nothing; the physician has written the order.
B) Document Nancy's concerns but take no further action.
C) Question the order and explain the potential problems.
D) Advise Ms. Brighton to refuse to take the medication.
C
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