,Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
• Print ISBN: 9781975221133
TEST BANK
,
, Question 1
Question: A nurse is caring for a hospitalized adult who asks to
participate in decisions about the plan of care. Which action best
demonstrates professional nursing practice?
A. Make decisions independently to prevent delays in treatment. B.
Involve the patient in care planning and respect informed
preferences. C. Ask the family to make all decisions on the patient's
behalf. D. Limit the patient's participation to decisions about
discharge.
Correct Answer: B. Involve the patient in care planning and respect
informed preferences.
Rationale: Professional nursing practice promotes patient-centered
care, autonomy, advocacy, and shared decision-making. Nurses
should explain relevant options, support informed choices, and
incorporate the patient's preferences into the plan of care.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
• A: Independent decision-making by the nurse does not replace
the patient's right to participate in decisions about their care.
• C: Family involvement may be helpful, but it does not
automatically supersede the decision-making rights of a patient
who can make their own decisions.
• D: Patient participation should extend throughout care planning
and treatment, not just discharge decisions.
Question 2
Medical-Surgical Nursing
16th Edition
• Author(s)Janice L. Hinkle; Kerry H.
Cheever; Kristen J. Overbaugh; Carolyn E.
Bradley
• Print ISBN: 9781975221133
TEST BANK
,
, Question 1
Question: A nurse is caring for a hospitalized adult who asks to
participate in decisions about the plan of care. Which action best
demonstrates professional nursing practice?
A. Make decisions independently to prevent delays in treatment. B.
Involve the patient in care planning and respect informed
preferences. C. Ask the family to make all decisions on the patient's
behalf. D. Limit the patient's participation to decisions about
discharge.
Correct Answer: B. Involve the patient in care planning and respect
informed preferences.
Rationale: Professional nursing practice promotes patient-centered
care, autonomy, advocacy, and shared decision-making. Nurses
should explain relevant options, support informed choices, and
incorporate the patient's preferences into the plan of care.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
• A: Independent decision-making by the nurse does not replace
the patient's right to participate in decisions about their care.
• C: Family involvement may be helpful, but it does not
automatically supersede the decision-making rights of a patient
who can make their own decisions.
• D: Patient participation should extend throughout care planning
and treatment, not just discharge decisions.
Question 2
