A male client age 56 years is experiencing withdrawal from alcohol and is placing himself at risk for falls by repeatedly attempting to scale his bedrails.
Benzodiazepines have failed to alleviate his agitation and the nurse is considering obtaining an order for physical restraints to ensure his safety. The nurse should recognize that this measure may constitute what?
A) Paternalism
B) Deception
C) Harm
D) Advocacy
Question 2
A client with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer has been presented with her treatment options, but wishes to defer any decisions to her uncle, who acts in the role of a family patriarch within the client's culture.
By which of the following is the client's right to self-determination best protected?
A) Respecting the client's desire to have the uncle make choices on her behalf
B) Revisiting the decision when the uncle is not present at the bedside
C) Teaching the client about her right to autonomy
D) Holding a family meeting and encouraging the client to speak on her own behalf
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