A practical nurse (PN) is preparing an alert and oriented client for a scheduled elective surgery. The surgeon has already discussed the procedure, risks, and benefits with the client. Which action represents the PN's legal responsibility regarding the informed consent document?
- Witnessing the client's voluntary signature on the consent formCevap
- BExplaining the potential surgical risks and complications to ensure the client understands the procedure
- CConducting the initial comprehensive nursing assessment to determine surgical readiness
- DDiscussing the surgical details with the client's family members without the client's explicit permission
Cevap
The correct action is witnessing the client's voluntary signature on the consent form.
The legal role of the nurse during the informed consent process is to act as a witness. This involves confirming that the client is competent, verifying their identity, and witnessing their voluntary signature on the consent form.
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The nurse's role in informed consent is to witness the client's voluntary signature, not to explain the procedure or its risks.
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