Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who was involuntarily committed and is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The client refuses the treatment and will not discuss why with the health care team. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Document the client’s refusal of the treatment in the medical record.
Rationale:
🟤 Even when a client is involuntarily committed, they retain the right to informed consent and refusal for most treatments, including ECT.
🟤 The nurse must respect autonomy and document the refusal while notifying the care team.
🟤 Exceptions occur only under emergency psychiatric holds with court orders.
🟤 Forced treatment without consent may constitute a legal and ethical violation.
🟤 This situation requires clear documentation, provider involvement, and possibly ethics consultation.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4