A nurse disagrees with a competent patient's decision to use complementary treatment instead of a recommended medicine. What should the nurse do?
Correct answer: B. Explain relevant risks, check understanding, and respect the informed choice
- A. Refuse all further care until the patient changes the decision
- B. Explain relevant risks, check understanding, and respect the informed choice
- C. Tell the family to make the decision because the nurse disagrees
- D. Record that the patient is incapable of making healthcare decisions
Explanation
A competent patient may make choices that the nurse considers unwise after receiving understandable information. The nurse should discuss risks and alternatives, assess understanding, and avoid substituting personal beliefs for the patient's decision.
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