A provider gives an order that the nurse believes is unsafe and, after clarification, still insists on it. What should the nurse do next?

Question

Accepted Answer

B. Use the chain of command according to policy — If an order remains unsafe after clarification, the nurse should follow the chain of command to protect the client.

Answer

A. Carry out the order to avoid conflict

Answer

C. Ask a UAP to implement it instead

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D. Document it later and take no further action