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.
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
It demonstrates active listening on the unit manager and willingness to understand the root cause of the dissatisfaction.
B. It shows unwillingness to understand and address issues at that level
C. It is inappropriate as it undermines the concerns of the nurse
D. It is not appropriate for a unit manager to say that as it shows the inability to offer solutions for the staff problems.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
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B. Photophobia is a normal feature of meningitis
C. Increased temperature is expected due to the infectious process
D. Generalized rash over the trunk is a common sign due to some causative organisms
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