The nurse provides an educational session on client rights. Which statement by a member of the session demonstrates the best understanding of the nurse’s role regarding ensuring that each client’s rights are respected?

“Autonomyisthefundamentalrightofeachand every client.”“A client’s rights are guaranteed by both state and federal laws.” “Being respectful and concerned will ensure that I’m attentive to my clients’ rights.”“Regardless of the client’s condition, all nurses have the duty to value client rights.”

Explanation.

The nurse needs to respect and have concern for the client; this is vital to protecting the client’s rights. While it is true that autonomy is a basic client right, there are other rights that must also be both respected and facilitated. State and federal laws do protect a client’s rights, but it is sensitivity to those rights that will ensure that the nurse secures these rights for the client. It is a fact that safeguarding a client’s rights is a nursing responsibility, but stating that fact does not show understanding or respect for the concept.