A client tells a nurse that she wishes to withdraw from a research study. The nurse will:
a. allow the client to withdraw.
b. encourage the client to stay in the study.
c. inform the client that withdrawing is discouraged.
d. reinforce to the client that alternative treatments are substandard.
ANS: A
Clients have the right to refuse to participate in a research study and may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty of any kind.
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