Author Question: The nurse is obtaining signatures on consent forms for participation in a clinical drug trial. One ... (Read 202 times)

AEWBW · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is obtaining signatures on consent forms for participation in a clinical drug trial. One patient says, I'm not sure I want to do this, but I need the cash. The nurse will take which action?

a. Ask the patient to clarify concerns.
b. Reinforce that cash is given to all subjects equally.
c. Report this statement to the party named on the consent.
d. Review the elements of the study and obtain consent.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient about taking a once daily medication that has a side effect of drowsiness. The nurse learns that the patient works a 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift in a hospital.

The nurse will recommend that the patient take this medication at which time of day?
a. 0600
b. 0800
c. 1800
d. 2000

leeeep · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
If a nurse suspects that a patient is being coerced to participate in the study, the nurse should report this to the party named on the informed consent. When a patient verbalizes participation based on a financial reward, there is an element of coercion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The medication should be given when the patient is at home before sleep.