The healthcare provider prescribes a placebo instead of pain medication. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Choice A reason: Telling the charge nurse and refusing to administer the placebo could be seen as insubordination and does not address the ethical concerns associated with placebo use. Choice B reason: Discussing ethical concerns with the healthcare provider is the most appropriate action as it addresses the potential breach of patient trust and informed consent associated with placebo use. Choice C reason: Administering the placebo as prescribed without addressing the ethical implications could compromise the nurse's professional integrity and the patient's trust. Choice D reason: Informing the client that a placebo was prescribed could undermine the treatment plan and the provider-patient relationship, potentially causing harm to the client.