The physician, in telling the nurse to follow an order, states, "If anything happens, I'll take full responsibility." What effect would the physician's statement have in a subsequent lawsuit for malpractice?

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Rationale 1: The physician's statement does not remove the nurse's accountability.
Rationale 2: The nurse has personal accountability for all actions.
Rationale 3: Despite what the physician may say, this nurse has accountability for any action taken. The responsibility and accountability is not to do anything that would bring harm to the patient.
Rationale 4: The physician's statement will not absolve the nurse of accountability for actions taken.

The Physician, in Telling the Nurse to Follow an Order