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A nurse is providing care for a client who has terminal cancer and is refusing chemotherapy.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Request the client sign an informed consent.

Encourage the client to reconsider their decision

Communicate the client's decision to the provider.

Provide care for the client using a sympathetic approach.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

the nurse should respect the client’s autonomy and wishes and inform of the provider

A. informed consent is used to accept treatment and not vice versa.

B. the nurse should not apply any form of pressure to make the client accept treatment.

D. The nurse should be empathetic. Being sympathetic is unprofessional

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

The nurse should prioritize care based on the ABCs of basic life support. The client with neck injury likely has airway obstruction which poses immediate risk of death and should, therefore, be addressed first.

B. Client is exhibiting features of a psychiatric disorder which can be addressed later.

C. Client has issues with inadequate breathing which comes second after airway.

D. Client is likely to have circulatory issues due to dehydration secondary to skin losses.

A. Notify the client's provider about the incident. B. Instruct the AP to discontinue the conversation. C. Complete an incident report about the breach of client confidentiality. D. Reassign the AP to other clients on the unit.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Instrucing them to discontinue the conversation immediately offers a solution instantly protecting the client's confidentiality.

While notifyin the provider and completing an incident report may be feasile, they may delay intervention leading to more harm.

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