Management of CareQuestion 30 of 2368
A client declines a recommended treatment. Which statement about the client's rights is correct?
- The client must accept the treatment if the provider believes it is necessary
- The client may refuse only if a family member agrees
- The client may refuse the treatment and must be informed of the medical consequences
- The client loses the right to other care after refusing
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Correct answer: The client may refuse the treatment and must be informed of the medical consequences
Clients may make decisions about care and refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law, after being told the consequences.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Diverse Patients: Patient’s Bill of Rights. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026