Nancy Is Reading the Doctor's Orders for Ms

question 12

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

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