Critique the Following Statement Made by the Nurse: "I Know

Multiple Choice

Critique the following statement made by the nurse: "I know it may be hard,but you should do what the doctor ordered because he/she is the expert in this field."

A) This statement is inappropriate because it shows the nurse's bias.
B) This statement is appropriate because members of the health care team are experts in the area of patient care.
C) This type of statement creates dependency and inferiority in the patient and is best avoided in an interview situation.
D) At times,it is necessary to use authority statements when dealing with patients,especially when they are undecided about an issue.