RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2262 of 2368

A client declines to be repositioned because they prefer a certain position for comfort. What should the nurse do first?

  1. Reposition the client right away without any further discussion
  2. Skip the repositioning and make no further note about the refusal
  3. Explain the benefits of repositioning and the risks of not doing it
  4. Ask the family to convince the client to change position right now
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Correct answer: Explain the benefits of repositioning and the risks of not doing it

The nurse educates the client about benefits and risks of the preventative intervention before accepting the decision.

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

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026