An adult is a subject in a nursing research study and asks to withdraw from the study. The appropriate response for the nurse researcher is to:
a. allow the client to withdraw.
b. encourage the client to remain in the study.
c. cite the benefits of being a part of the research study.
d. explain that the permission form they signed requires them to continue with the study.
ANS: A
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