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The Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital Following an Abortion

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The patient is admitted to the hospital following an abortion, and she is septic. The physician orders antibiotics that the patient refuses stating, "I don't deserve them." The nurse providing care has anti-abortion beliefs. What is the best response by the nurse?


A) "I think you need to do what is best for you."
B) "You have a serious infection and really need the drug."
C) "It seems you think you should be punished because you had an abortion"
D) "I'll call your physician and let him know about your decision."

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