A client is asked to participate in a research study. The client does not want to participate but does not want to seem unwilling to receive treatment for an illness. Which of the following should the nurse explain to this client?
1. Negative effects from research rarely occur.
2. It is an honor to be asked to participate in a research study.
3. Refusing to participate is the client's right.
4. The physician wants the client to participate.
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The nurse needs to support the client's right to autonomy and explain that the client has the right to refuse participation in the research study. There is no guarantee that negative effects from the research study will not occur. The nurse should not persuade the client by stating that it is an honor to be asked to participate or that the physician wants the client to participate.
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