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nramada · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is obtaining consent from a subject newly recruited for a clinical drug trial that will last for 6 months.

All subjects will be given gift certificates for participating. One subject says, Well, I guess if the drug doesn't work, I'll just have to put up with the symptoms for 6 months. What will the nurse tell the subject?
a. Participation for the duration of the study is required.
b. Participation may end at any time without penalty.
c. Withdrawal from the study may end at any time, but the gift certificate will not be given.
d. You can request placement in the treatment group.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient about a new medication that will be administered using a metered-dose inhaler. To evaluate the patient's understanding about how to use the device, what will the nurse do?

a. Ask the patient to give a return demonstration using the inhaler.
b. Give the patient written instructions to review as needed.
c. Offer the patient an Internet web address with information about the product.
d. Provide information about drug effects and adverse reactions.

ashely1112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
All participants have the right to autonomy, which is the right to self-determination. Patients have the right to refuse to participate or to withdraw from a study at any time without penalty. Patients generally are not allowed to choose participation in either the treatment or the control group.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The nurse should demonstrate skills and evaluate understanding with return demonstrations. Written instructions and Internet sites are helpful but do not give information about how well the patient can perform a task.