Sandra,an RN on the Surgery Unit,is Assisting with a Procedure

Multiple Choice

Sandra,an RN on the surgery unit,is assisting with a procedure in the patient examination room.The physician orders a medication to be given through IV.Sandra questions the order,based on her knowledge of the patient's history and of other medications that the patient has been given.The physician reiterates the order and Sandra refuses to give it.In this instance,Sandra is demonstrating:

A) Autonomy.
B) Accountability.
C) Authority.
D) Best practice.