Introduction to Nursing Ethics and Professionalism-practice mode

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Question 1 of 5 :

A nurse is caring for a client who has expressed a desire to refuse treatment.

What is the nurse’s ethical responsibility in this situation?

A The nurse should respect the client’s autonomy and right to refuse treatment.

B The nurse should convince the client to accept the treatment.

C The nurse should administer the treatment against the client’s wishes.

D The nurse should ignore the client’s wishes and follow the physician’s orders.

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