A client is at an ambulatory surgery center preparing for a scheduled cataract extraction. The surgeon has previously discussed the procedure with the client. When the practical nurse (PN) presents the consent form for the client to sign, the client states, "I know the doctor explained it, but I forgot if this laser will also correct my astigmatism." Which action should the PN take?
- Hold the consent form and notify the surgeon to address the client's question.Cevap
- BReview the facility's educational brochure with the client to clarify the effects of the laser.
- CInstruct the client to sign the document now and remind them to ask the surgeon before entering the operating room.
- DRequest that the registered nurse (RN) explain the expected surgical outcomes to the client.
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Hold the consent form and notify the surgeon to address the client's question.
The correct action is to delay the signing of the consent form and contact the surgeon. For informed consent to be legally valid, the client must fully understand the procedure. The practical nurse's role is strictly to witness the voluntary signature and verify client comprehension. If the client has specific questions about the surgery itself, the nurse must advocate for the client by having the provider return to answer them.
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Informed Consent and the Nurse's Role
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