- Prescribe the medication as a favor.
- Refuse and advise the patient to see a physician.
- Explain that prescribing is outside the nursing scope of practice and advise the patient to consult a qualified medical doctor.
- Suggest an over-the-counter medication.
A nurse working in a private clinic is asked by a patient to prescribe medication for a minor ailment. The nurse is not a prescribing practitioner. What is the ethical response?
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