A 51-year-old client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) is admitted to the hospital because his condition is deteriorating. The client tells the nurse that he wants a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. The nurse should tell the client that:
A. Consent must be obtained from the family
B. The health care provider makes the final decision about a DNR request
C. The DNR request should be discussed with the physician, who will write the order
D. Oral consent is sufficient and that his request will be honored by all healthcare providers
Ans: C. The DNR request should be discussed with the physician, who will write the order
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If a researcher unobtrusively observes interactions among patients in a psychiatric hospital for the purposes of data collection, which human right may be violated?
a. Confidentiality b. Freedom from harm c. Justice d. Self-determination