A physician asks a family nurse practitioner to prescribe a medication that the nurse practitioner knows is incompatible with the patient's current medication regimen.Which of the following would occur if the nurse practitioner implements the physician's request?

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The nurse practitioner has a responsibility to provide safe and appropriate care to the patient. If the nurse practitioner prescribes medication that is incompatible with the patient's current regimen, the nurse practitioner could be held liable for any resulting harm to the patient. It is important for the nurse practitioner to communicate with the physician and advocate for the patient's safety.

A Physician Asks a Family Nurse Practitioner to Prescribe a Medication