A Physician Has Ordered You to Give a Medication That

question 19

Multiple Choice

A physician has ordered you to give a medication that you believe will harm your patient. Which of the following should you do?

• A) Question the physician but carry out the order if the physician insists.
• B) Contact a supervisor in the EMS system and request a second opinion.
• C) Carry out the ordered treatment but note your objection in the patient care report.
• D) Question the physician, refuse to carry out the order if the physician insists you do so, and document the incident.

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