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    ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a client who has given informed consent for electroconvulsive therapy. Just before the procedure, the client tells the nurse she is considering not going forward with the treatment. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. This statement is appropriate because it respects the client’s autonomy and acknowledges that the client has the right to withdraw consent at any time. B. Telling the client their doctor wouldn't have ordered the treatment unless it was necessary can be dismissive of the client’s concerns and feelings. C. While it’s important to acknowledge that nervousness or anxiety is a normal response, this statement does not directly address the client’s concern about not proceeding with the treatment. D. Telling the client that most people feel better after the procedure may sound dismissive of the client’s hesitation and doesn’t address their concerns directly.

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