Which Statement by the Nurse Is Most Appropriate When a Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate when a patient is reluctant to sign the consent for admission?

• A) "Signing this form gives us permission to take care of you."
• B) "If you don't sign this form,we cannot take care of you."
• C) "Everyone admitted to the hospital needs to sign this form."
• D) "It's your choice whether to sign or not sign this form."

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