The physician and nurse have asked the client to make a difficult decision regarding treatment options.The client says,"I don't really know what to do.Do whatever you think is best." According to characteristics of collaborative care,what is true of this situation?

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Collaborative care involves the client being an active participant in their own healthcare decision making. The client retains the right to participate or not participate in the decision-making process. The healthcare professionals should provide all necessary information and support the client in making an informed decision. The client saying, "Do whatever you think is best" indicates that they may not feel fully informed or may want the healthcare professionals to make the decision for them, but it is still ultimately the client's decision to participate or not.

The Physician and Nurse Have Asked the Client to Make