The physician and nurse have asked the client to make a difficult decision regarding treatment options. The client says, "I don't really know what to do
Do whatever you think is best." According to characteristics of collaborative care, what is true of this situation?
1. The client must make the treatment decisions.
2. The client retains the right not to participate in this decision.
3. The healthcare professionals are responsible for the client's health.
4. The client is asking the healthcare professionals to define what health means to the client.
Correct Answer: 2
The patient self-determination states that the client has the right to choose to participate or not participate in healthcare decisions. The client does not have to make decisions, but has the right to make decisions if desired. Responsibility for health falls on the client rather than on healthcare professionals. Each individual's concept of health is important and legitimate for that individual. Although clients lack expert remembering, they have their own ideas about health and illness.
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