The nurse witnesses the patient's signature on a consent form to participate in her physician's research study. After the physician leaves the room,
the patient tells the nurse she really doesn't want to participate but didn't have the heart to turn down the request because of fear that the physician would be upset. What should the nurse do to advocate for this patient?
a. Tell the patient the physician will not be upset.
b. Tell the physician why the patient agreed to participate.
c. Explain the importance of the research study to the patient.
d. Ask the patient what she would like you to do.
ANS: B
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