A competent client chooses a care option that the nurse would not choose for themselves. Which nurse response is most appropriate?

1. 1Persuade the client to choose what the nurse would choose
2. 2Ask a colleague to talk the client out of their decision
3. 3Set aside personal beliefs and support the client's preference
4. 4Refuse to provide any care until the client reconsiders

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.