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 licensed practical nurse (LPN) is best?

A) Tell the patient that the physician has ordered a placebo.
B) Administer the saline and carefully document the patient's response.
C) Tell the patient that a pain shot is being administered, without revealing exactly what it is.
D) Tell the physician about feeling uncomfortable administering saline if the patient thinks it is Demerol.