A 101-year-old patient with end stage renal disease is refusing to take her medications “because they don’t work and I’m going to die soon anyway.” Which of the following responses is most correct?

A “You have the right to refuse any of your medications. Let’s talk about what’s been prescribed to you.”

explanation

Patients have the legal right to refuse any medications or treatments. Encourage the patient to explain why she is refusing them.

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