The Nurse Has an Obligation to Communicate a Concern About

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse has an obligation to communicate a concern about a change in patient status to the physician again if the concern is not addressed after the first communication. Which option reflects this obligation?

• A) The recommunication imperative
• B) The repeat duty
• C) The two-challenge rule
• D) The narrative command
• E) None of these is correct.

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