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Week 5 Discussion
Chapters 14-16
Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.
DQ-1 What is informed consent? Who and why is able to obtain informed consent?
DQ-2 What are some instances where a nurse can be confronted with refusal of treatment?
DQ-3 What is the nurse’s role during refusal of entreat?
When is it that a patient cannot refuse treatment?