A drop-in women's clinic a nurse is assigned to care for a patient who reportedly engages in high-risk behaviour such as

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A drop-in women's clinic a nurse is assigned to care for a patient who reportedly engages in high-risk behaviour such as

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A drop-in women's clinic a nurse is assigned to care for a patient who reportedly engages in high-risk behaviour such as having sex for money, using drugs and drinking large amounts of alcohol. The patient's history
explained in the past that this lifestyle is better for her than it would have been had she stayed living at home with abusive parents. Which action is the best ethical response?
(O Refer the patient to a drug rehabilitation facility, as this will be an important first step to build patient health,
© Encourage the patient to stop her risky sexual activity because it compromises her health and safety
© Explore what the patient's goals and wishes consist of and try to support the patient and ensure her safety.
O Arrange for another nurse to provide care as thig patients values are different from the nurse's
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