When Rosalie is passing medications to one of her elderly patients, the patient tells Rosalie that she does not want to take the "new medicine" because she does not know what it is for and it makes her feel funny. Rosalie tells her that the doctor thinks it will make her feel better so it is best that she take it. Rosalie's response is an example of:

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Rosalie is using paternalistic behavior by assuming she knows what is best for the patient and disregarding the patient's autonomy and concerns. A more appropriate response would be to provide the patient with information about the medication and its purpose and side effects, allowing the patient to make an informed decision about taking it.

When Rosalie Is Passing Medications to One of Her Elderly