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Which of the Following Situations Demonstrates Failure to Observe a Patient's

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Which of the following situations demonstrates failure to observe a patient's right to informed consent?


A) Family members override a patient's advanced directive for life support.
B) A procedure is performed on a patient without discussion of alternative treatments.
C) A copy of the medical record is released to an insurance company without written consent of the patient.
D) A patient receives an incorrect dose of medication.
E) During a surgical procedure on a patient, the physician neglects to remove a piece of gauze before closing the incision site.

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