Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
While the nurse is administering medications to a client, the client states 'I do not want to take that medicine today.' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be best?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
When a new problem is identified, it is important for the nurse to collect accurate assessment data. This is crucial to ensure that client needs are adequately identified in order to select the best nursing care approaches. The nurse should try to discover the reason for the refusal which may be that the client has developed untoward side effects.