An 84-year-old woman with diabetes had leg ulcers that necessitated long-term treatment because of her condition. One day, the client was angry because the nurse was late for their scheduled appointment and refused to let the nurse enter the house
Which of the following would be the best action for the nurse to take?
a. Accept that the client has the right to deny consent but try to visit later when she may not be quite so upset.
b. Call a legal consult because the client has obviously lost the ability to make rational decisions.
c. Demand the client sign an "against medical advice" slip or else change the dressings, using coercion as necessary.
d. Walk away, document the client's refusal, and accept the client's decision.
ANS: A
ANS: A
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