The nurse is concerned that a nursing assistant is violating a patient's rights. What action did the nursing assistant make to cause the nurse to come to this conclusion?
a. Telling the patient to bathe right now
b. Identifying name and title to the patient
c. Knocking before entering the patient's room
d. Asking the patient which beverage is preferred
ANS: A
A. Not allowing patients to have a choice in their care would violate patients' rights. B. C. D. Knocking before entering a patient's room, introducing oneself, and allowing patient input are examples of ensuring patients' rights.
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