A student nurse prepares to administer oral medication to a patient with major depression, but the patient refuses. The student nurse should:
a. tell the patient, "Refusing medication is not permitted. You are required to take it."
b. tell the patient, "I'll get an unsatisfactory grade if I don't give you the medication."
c. ask the patient's reason for refusing the medication, and report to the staff nurse.
d. document the patient's refusal of the medication without further comment.
C
The patient has the right to refuse medication in most instances. The patient's reason for refusing should be ascertained, and the refusal should be reported to a unit nurse. Sometimes refusals are based on unpleasant side effects that can be ameliorated. Threats and manipulation are inappropriate. Medication refusal should be reported to permit appropriate intervention.
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