A Nurse Caring for Older Adults in a Nursing Home

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse caring for older adults in a nursing home has a paternalistic view about telling patients the truth about their conditions. Which of the following best describes the practice of paternalism?

• A) thinking that "I know what is best for the patient"
• B) being a strong patient advocate
• C) acting like a parent to the patient
• D) forcing patients to do things against their will
• E) providing patients with a number of options

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Sequence of events occurring one at a time.