Family has called you after the apnea alarm for their 1-month-old baby sounded. They state that the settings seem too high and the alarm goes off frequently. They would like the home health nurse to readjust the settings, so this scenario can be avoided in the future. They do not want the patient transported to the hospital and are prepared to sign a refusal. Assessment reveals no life threats to
the airway, breathing, or circulation. Given the situation, you would:
A) have a refusal witnessed and signed.
B) adjust the monitor settings and have a refusal signed.
C) contact medical direction.
D) contact the home health nurse.
C
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