ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. After months of treatment the client refuses to undergo further radiation therapy. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Support the client in her personal decision. As a nurse, it is essential to respect the autonomy and decision-making capacity of the client. By supporting the client in her decision to refuse further treatment, the nurse is upholding the client's right to make choices about her own care. Referring the client to a counselor (choice
B) may be appropriate if the client needs emotional support but should not override her decision. Encouraging the client not to give up (choice
C) could be perceived as disregarding her autonomy. Suggesting she talk to a breast cancer survivor (choice
D) may provide peer support but doesn't address the client's current decision.
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