Nancy Is Reading the Doctor's Orders for Ms

question 23

Multiple Choice

Nancy is reading the doctor's orders for Ms.Brighton, a 72-year-old with COPD, congestive heart failure, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.She notices that one of the newly prescribed medications has the potential for life-threatening potentiation of one of Ms.Brighton's other medications.What should Nancy do?

• A) Question the order and explain the potential problems.
• B) Document Nancy's concerns but take no further action.
• C) Do nothing; the physician has written the order.
• D) Advise Ms.Brighton to refuse to take the medication.

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