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Right to ignore orders? Right to ignore patient’s wishes?

Do they have the right to ignore the wishes of the patient and the family on grounds of conscience?. NO!. Nurse could question the prescription ordered

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Right to ignore orders? Right to ignore patient’s wishes?

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  1. Do they have the right to ignore the wishes of the patient and the family on grounds of conscience?

  2. NO! • Nurse could question the prescription ordered • Nurse must attend to patient’s wishes but if it would cause harm to the patient, the nurse must address appropriately the wishes to the attending physician and address rightful orders for the patient • Right to ignore orders? • Right to ignore patient’s wishes? • NO!

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