A Physician Writes an Order to Give a Saline Injection

A physician writes an order to give a saline injection to a patient who has been requesting frequent meperidine (Demerol) shots. Which initial response by the LPN is best?

A) Administer the saline and carefully document the patient's response.
B) Tell the patient that the physician has ordered a placebo.
C) Tell the patient that a pain shot is being administered, without revealing exactly what it is.
D) Tell the physician that he or she is not comfortable administering saline if the patient thinks it is Demerol.