Management of CareQuestion 2263 of 2368
A client continues to decline repositioning after the nurse explained the benefits and risks. What should the nurse do next?
- Document only that the client was uncooperative and refused repositioning
- Reposition the client while the client is distracted by the television
- Stop all further discussion about repositioning with the client and family
- Document the education and the decision, and reeducate at regular intervals
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Correct answer: Document the education and the decision, and reeducate at regular intervals
The client's decision is respected, but the nurse keeps documenting and reeducating at regular intervals.
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 "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026