A physician asks a family nurse practitioner to prescribe a medication that the nurse practitioner knows is incompatible with the current medication regimen.If the nurse practitioner follows the physician's desire,which of the following is the most correct answer?

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A nurse carrying out an inaccurate or inappropriate order may be legally responsible for any harm suffered by the client.Good Samaritan laws will not protect the nurse in this situation.Good Samaritan laws are for providing care at the scene of an accident.The nurse should refuse to administer the medication when he or she knows it is wrong.Having malpractice insurance is not the answer,as it does not protect the client from harm.The nurse practitioner should refuse administering the medication.Developing a good relationship with the client is important,but will not protect the nurse from legal liability for providing incompetent care.

A Physician Asks a Family Nurse Practitioner to Prescribe a Medication