BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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101. A patient with a severe psychiatric illness refuses medication, citing religious beliefs. What is your ethical approach, assuming they have decision-making capacity?

A. Force the medication
B. Respect their autonomy and engage in shared decision-making, exploring alternatives and concerns
C. Tell them their religious beliefs are wrong
D. Document refusal and take no further action

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  • Force the medication
  • Respect their autonomy and engage in shared decision-making, exploring alternatives and concerns
  • Tell them their religious beliefs are wrong
  • Document refusal and take no further action

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