The nurse is caring for a client who wants to actively participate in the plan of care. Which action should the nurse take?

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The nurse should include use of the shared decision-making model when planning the client's care because this approach allows the individual to be an active participant in planning care. The paternalistic model does not allow active participation; it is based on the nurse/health care provider making choices that person feels are best for the client. The informed choice model allows the client to choose after the nurse/health care provider provides evidence of treatments and care and offers options to the client. However, this is not a collaborative effort; the client makes all the choices alone based on the information provided. Empowerment is a concept that is used to support clients not to collaboratively plan care with the client.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Wants to Actively