A nurse is looking at the healthcare provider orders for a ...

[saraeharris]

A nurse is looking at the healthcare provider orders for a patient. The healthcare provider ordered a medication to be administered intravenously via a bolus.
 
  The nurse knows that this medication should not be given through this route and calls the healthcare provider for clarification. The healthcare provider tells the nurse to give the medication. What action should the nurse take next?
  A. Hold the medication and notify a supervisor
  B. Hold the medication and call another healthcare provider in the same facility
  C. Administer the medication as ordered
  D. Administer the medication and document the healthcare provider's response

Question 2

A health-care provider orders an injection for a pediatric patient. The patient's legal guardian refuses to allow the nurse to administer the medication. The nurse proceeds to administer the injection. Which action has the nurse committed?
 
  A. Assault
  B. Battery
  C. Invasion of privacy
  D. False imprisonment

[14vl19]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

[saraeharris]

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