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Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare HESI A2 Practice Questions

Free Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare practice questions for the HESI A2 exam with detailed rationales.

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A confused elderly patient repeatedly refuses a necessary dressing change, believing it’s a harmful act. What is the nurse’s next best step?

A. Apply restraints and proceed to prevent infection
B. Document refusal and notify the provider
C. Reassess mental status and attempt redirection
D. Call family for verbal consent to proceed

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