A team member who is an experienced paramedic disagrees with the team leader's decision to withhold a second dose of epinephrine. What is the MOST appropriate way for that team member to communicate concern?
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AAsk the charge nurse to intervene immediately to override the team leader's decision.
BWait until after the resuscitation and document the disagreement in the medical record.
CState the concern calmly and directly to the team leader using a clear, assertive statement, then defer if the leader acknowledges it.
DAdminister the epinephrine independently because clinical judgment supersedes team hierarchy.
✓ Correct answer: C. State the concern calmly and directly to the team leader using a clear, assertive statement, then defer if the leader acknowledges it.AHA ACLS team dynamics teach 'constructive intervention': any member may calmly voice a concern to the team leader, but must still defer to the leader's final decision unless patient safety is immediately threatened.
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