A research study on the risk of developing autism does not include dissemination of the results to the participants. The nurse who is asked to participate in this study should take which most important action?
1. Make certain that the lack of dissemination is explained in the informed consent.
2. Evaluate the participants' understanding that the results will not be offered.
3. Refuse to participate in the study.
4. Participate in the study only if the results are not expected to be significant.
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Rationale 1: The fact that clients will not have access to their information should be explained in the informed consent. This is not the most important action the nurse can take.
Rationale 2: The nurse must evaluate whether the participants understand that results will not be available. This action is in addition to and more important than having the explanation in the informed consent.
Rationale 3: The nurse may eventually decide to decline the offer to participate in the study. This is not the most important action and may depend on the evaluation of the correct answer.
Rationale 4: The significance of the results to the researchers may not be equivalent to the importance to the participants.
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