A unit has a protocol for research on medications. The protocol identifies essential items that must be shared with clients to ensure ethical nursing practice. Which of the following factors should be shared with clients?
1. Problems that all other clients have had in the study
2. Risks that can be encountered
3. All aspects of the research study
4. Cost of the research
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Rationale: A client has the right to understand the treatment process prior to consenting to treatment. This is called informed consent and is required by all states. The main purpose of the doctrine of informed consent is to encourage individual autonomy and sound decision making.
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