In Which Case Might the Nurse Expect the State to Deny

question 5

Multiple Choice

In which case might the nurse expect the state to deny a patient's right of refusal for medical treatment?

• A) The patient has an illness that poses a threat to public health if left untreated.
• B) A competent adult refuses a blood transfusion based on religious belief.
• C) The patient refuses treatment to slow the advancement of an inoperable brain tumor.
• D) The patient's insurance refuses to pay if treatments are refused.

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