- Use the monitor and manually verify readings.
- Disregard the monitor and use only manual methods.
- Document the malfunction and report the faulty equipment to the biomedical department for repair or replacement, as it impacts patient safety.
- Tell patients the monitor is unreliable.
A nurse is using a newly installed vital signs monitor. The monitor frequently displays error messages and provides inconsistent readings. The nurse suspects it is faulty but knows that new equipment is expensive. What is the ethical obligation?
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