My Recommendation Before Giving in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 28yo Woman | Patient Safety | SMLE Q#12575
SMLE Question #12575
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Patient Safety
Objective: OBJ-432
Last updated: February 2026
A 28-year-old woman at 24 weeks’ gestation is seen in an antenatal clinic for asymptomatic bacteriuria. An antibiotic is entered electronically without specifying the intended drug. While preparing administration, the nurse notices the selected medication is contraindicated in pregnancy and alerts the physician. The physician says, “I’m in a hurry; just give what’s ordered.” The nurse replies, “I will verify the contraindications and come back with my recommendation before giving anything.” What type of communication strategy is the nurse using?
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