HPTC RT Exam Practice Questions - HPTC National Respiratory Therapy Certification Examination Exam

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A competent adult patient hospitalized with COPD refuses to receive a scheduled nebulizer treatment. What is the immediate correct action for the respiratory therapist?

Administer the medication anyway while the patient is sleeping. Respect the refusal, document the situation, and notify the prescribing physician. Inform the patient that they will be discharged from the hospital immediately if they refuse. Ask a family member to sign a waiver allowing the therapist to force the treatment.

Correct Answer:

Respect the refusal, document the situation, and notify the prescribing physician.

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