A nursing faculty has included a requirement that students participate as medical research subjects as a part of their clinical practice grade. Does this requirement meet the guidelines for research participants' rights?
A) Yes, as long as there is no physical risk to the students.
B) Probably, depending upon university regulations on course content.
C) Yes, if the participation is outlined as a course requirement in the syllabus.
D) No, the individual must be given the choice to participate or not.

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Rationale 1: The students' rights to refuse this assignment are not affected by the risk of physical harm.
Rationale 2: University regulations do not supersede students' rights.
Rationale 3: The syllabus cannot supersede student rights.
Rationale 4: The rights of a person involved in research include the right to refuse to participate without penalty.

A Nursing Faculty Has Included a Requirement That Students Participate