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Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing ( 5 Questions)

Question 1 of 5 :

A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a life-saving treatment due to personal beliefs. What action should the nurse take to address this legal and ethical issue?

A Respect the patient's decision and document their refusal.

B Convince the patient to accept the treatment for their own well-being.

C Override the patient's decision and administer the treatment against their will.

D Seek guidance from the ethics committee or healthcare team.

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