BCEN CEN Practice Question

The correct answer is to engage the patient in a discussion about the risks and benefits, respecting their autonomy while providing professional guidance. This approach respects the patient’s right to be involved in their care decisions while enabling the nurse to fulfil their duty to inform and advocate for safe, effective treatment. Administering medication without consent violates patient autonomy and legal standards. Choosing not to treat the patient’s condition ignores the nurse's responsibility to provide care. Recommending only non-addictive alternatives might not adequately address the severity of the patient's withdrawal symptoms, potentially leading to harm.