A Client Comes to the Clinic with a Chief Complaint

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of feeling "dirty inside" and asks the nurse how colonics would work to improve the client's overall well-being.What should the nurse respond to this client?

• A)"Colonics is a dangerous and not useful technique that no one should try."
• B)"There is much controversy about colonics.What do you know about it?"
• C)"This is a good way to get rid of toxins in your system."
• D)"You'd better ask your doctor about this."

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Definitions:

Written Consent

Formal permission given in writing for an action or decision, often required legally or institutionally.

Emergency Treatment

Medical care administered for acute conditions or injuries requiring immediate attention.

Informed Consent

The process of providing comprehensive information about a medical treatment or procedure to a patient, so they can voluntarily decide to proceed.

Audit

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