A nurse has agreed to assist in collecting data from clients in a long-term-care setting. The nurse becomes concerned upon realizing that many of the clients participating in the study have documented cognitive impairments. Which ethical responsibility is being violated?
A) Beneficence
B) Confidentiality
C) Voluntary participation
D) Informed consent

Question

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Informed consent is being violated because clients with cognitive impairments may not have the capacity to fully understand the study and provide valid consent.

A Nurse Has Agreed to Assist in Collecting Data from Clients