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.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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