Which of these actions of a nursing assistant would the nurse recognize as violating a patient's rights?
a. Knocking before entering the patient's room
b. Identifying name and title to the patient
c. Asking the patient which beverage is preferred
d. Telling the patient to bathe right now
ANS: D
D. Not allowing patients to have a choice in their care would violate patients' rights. A, B, and C. Knocking before entering a patient's room, introducing oneself, and allowing patient input are examples of ensuring patients' rights.
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