A nurse educator is explaining the idea of health care as a partnership between provider and client. Which are client responsibilities that some hospitals have included in their client bill of rights? Select all that apply
A) Involving your family in your healthcare decisions
B) Reporting accurate and complete information about your health to your healthcare team
C) Asking questions asked by your healthcare team
D) Immediately paying all expenses not covered by insurance
E) Accepting the consequences if you fail to comply with instructions given to you
Answer: B, C, E
It is not essential for clients to involve their family members in healthcare decisions. Clients have the responsibility to provide complete and accurate information about their symptoms, history, and status to their healthcare team. Accepting financial responsibility for treatment does not require immediate payment. Clients must understand that noncompliance with treatment recommendations may result in poor outcomes.
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