A physician writes an order that the registered nurse believes will harm the patient. She views the physician as incompetent. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse?
a. She should follow the order anyway because the physician's education is superior to hers.
b. She should pursue the chain of authority. If the supervisor and others support the physician, she should follow the order.
c. After pursuing the issue with the physician and her superiors, she should disobey all orders that she believes are illegal, immoral, or incompetent.
d. If she is forced to follow the order, she should file a formal complaint against the physician.
C
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