The charge nurse tells the staff nurse and the police officers the conditions for blood sample collection and shows them a printed copy of the hospital policy. The staff nurse tells the charge nurse that they do this all the time and it is no problem. The staff nurse then prepares to collect the blood sample as the police observe.
Which is the best action for the charge nurse to take in this situation?
a. Proceed with the blood collection
b. Call the hospital legal department
c. Contact the client's next of kin
d. Refuse the blood draw without a warrant

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