The nurse working in an emergency room is of the opinion that to carry out a certain order written by a physician could possibly constitute unethical or illegal behavior
Which one of the following courses of action would be best for the nurse to take in this situation?
a. Carry out the order and then discuss it with the physician.
b. Carry out the order and then discuss it with the supervisor.
c. Do not carry out the order and report the situation to the physician.
d. Do not carry out the order and report the situation to the supervisor.
D
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