What should a nurse do when a patient refuses a nursing assessment?

In this video, we walk through a realistic nurse-patient conversation and demonstrate how to respond calmly, respectfully, and professionally when a patient declines an assessment.

You’ll learn how to:

• Respect a patient’s right to refuse care

• Explore the reason behind the refusal

• Prioritize urgent safety concerns

• Offer a brief, patient-centered approach

• Communicate the risks of declining an assessment

• Document the refusal and notify the appropriate healthcare team

Whether you’re a registered nurse, new nurse, nursing student, or healthcare professional, this video provides practical communication strategies you can use in clinical practice.

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