When Attempting to Treat a Patient, the Patient Has the Right

question 20

Multiple Choice

When attempting to treat a patient, the patient has the right to refuse treatment.Which statement would be an example of such a refusal?

• A) The patient completed therapy and then stated she did not want to do any exercises today.
• B) The patient took her pain medication 5 minutes before treatment and wants you to wait.
• C) The patient refused treatment today, stating she was too tired.
• D) The patient wants you to come back in 30 minutes, after her bath, to treat her.

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