The client is admitted to the hospital following a miscarriage,and she is septic.The healthcare provider orders antibiotics,which the client refuses,stating,"I don't deserve them.I lost my baby because I had sex outside of marriage." Which is the appropriate response by the nurse?

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A) Telling the client she needs the medication is providing the best care possible. Telling the client she needs to do what is best is inappropriate; the nurse knows she needs the medication. Calling the healthcare provider is inappropriate; the nurse knows the client needs the medication. Asking the client if she thinks she should be punished is inappropriate; she is septic and needs the medication.
B) Telling the client she needs the medication is providing the best care possible. Telling the client she needs to do what is best is inappropriate; the nurse knows she needs the medication. Calling the healthcare provider is inappropriate; the nurse knows the client needs the medication. Asking the client if she thinks she should be punished is inappropriate; she is septic and needs the medication.
C) Telling the client she needs the medication is providing the best care possible. Telling the client she needs to do what is best is inappropriate; the nurse knows she needs the medication. Calling the healthcare provider is inappropriate; the nurse knows the client needs the medication. Asking the client if she thinks she should be punished is inappropriate; she is septic and needs the medication.
D) Telling the client she needs the medication is providing the best care possible. Telling the client she needs to do what is best is inappropriate; the nurse knows she needs the medication. Calling the healthcare provider is inappropriate; the nurse knows the client needs the medication. Asking the client if she thinks she should be punished is inappropriate; she is septic and needs the medication.

The Client Is Admitted to the Hospital Following a Miscarriage,and