ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse has completed an informed consent form with a client. The client then states, 'I have changed my mind and do not want to have the procedure done.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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1. Ethical Principle: Respect for Autonomy - The client has the right to make decisions about their own care.
2. Legal Principle: Withdrawal of consent is a legal right - The client can revoke consent at any time.
3. Nurse's Responsibility: Advocate for the client's wishes - It is the nurse's duty to respect the client's decision.
4. Patient Safety: Continuing against the client's wishes could lead to legal and ethical issues.
Summary of other choices:
B: Proceeding without consent violates the client's autonomy and legal rights.
C: While the form is legally binding, the client's right to revoke consent supersedes this.
D: Canceling the surgery without the client's explicit request could lead to legal repercussions.
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