Management of CareQuestion 2257 of 2368

A client is unsure whether to accept a treatment because the provider used unfamiliar medical terms. Which nursing action best supports client autonomy?

  1. Choose the treatment the nurse believes is best
  2. Clarify the information and explain the medical terms
  3. Tell the client to follow the provider's recommendation
  4. Ask the family to make the decision for the client
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Correct answer: Clarify the information and explain the medical terms

Nurses support informed choices by clarifying information and translating terms. They do not make decisions for clients.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Ethical Practice: NURSES AS ADVOCATES: SUPPORTING AUTONOMY. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026