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.

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The best choice in this situation is to question the physician about the medication and express your concern for the potential harm to the patient. If the physician insists on the medication, it is important to refuse to carry out the order and document the incident to protect both the patient and yourself. Contacting a supervisor or noting your objection in the patient care report may not be enough to prevent harm to the patient and could potentially put you at risk for legal or ethical consequences.

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