An older adult patient has been approached to participate in a research study. The nurse best advocates for the patient's right of self-determination by
a. evaluating the patient's cognitive ability to understand the consequence of the study.
b. determining what risks to the patient are involved.
c. discussing the importance of the study with the patient and his family.
d. encouraging the patient to discuss the de-cision with trusted family or friends.
A
The right to self-determination has its basis in the doctrine of informed consent. Informed con-sent is the process by which competent individuals are provided with information that enables them to make a reasonable decision about any treatment or intervention that is to be performed on them. The other options do not address autonomy and self-determination.
DIF Applying (Application)
REF: N/A OBJ: 3-7 TOP: Communication and Documentation
MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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