A Nurse Is Asked to Provide a Placebo to a Client

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse is asked to provide a placebo to a client who is in pain. Which nursing action is appropriate?

• A) Administer the medication, not disclosing its nature.
• B) Administer the medication, disclosing to the client that the drug is a placebo.
• C) Administer the placebo with another analgesic.
• D) Refuse to administer the placebo.

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