A client comes to the emergency department complaining of a fast and irregular heartbeat. After examining the client, a physician gives a verbal order for digoxin, 1 mg I.V. in four divided doses over the next 24 hours, with the first dose administered stat. How should the nurse respond to this order?

Verbally repeat the order to the physician for verification.

Insist that the physician write the order; then administer the drug.

Write and sign the order as dictated; then repeat it aloud for the physician's verification.

Refuse to carry out the order.