Upholding Patient Rights in Treatment Decisions

Very Hard Management Of Care Client Rights

A 58-year-old patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the hospital for exacerbation. During the admission process, the patient expresses confusion about what treatments are planned and who is allowed to make decisions about their care. As the nurse assigned to this patient, you need to ensure that the patient's rights are upheld, especially regarding informed consent and the right to participate in their care decisions.

Which of the following actions best upholds the patient's rights concerning their treatment and decision-making?

Inform the patient that treatment decisions will be made by the healthcare team without further discussion.

Encourage the patient to ask questions and ensure they understand their treatment options.

Consult with the patient's family members to make decisions on behalf of the patient.

Delay the patient's treatment until they express total understanding of the medical procedures.

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