An attending surgeon hands a surgical consent form to the practical nurse (PN) and states, "I am needed in the emergency department right now. Please explain the risks of the bowel resection to the client and get their signature." A friend is currently visiting in the client's room. Which of the following actions should the PN take to protect the client's rights and maintain safe practice? Select all that apply.
- Inform the surgeon that the provider who performs the procedure must be the one to explain the surgical risks.Cevap
- Ask the visiting friend to step out of the room before initiating any clinical discussions with the client.Cevap
- CRead the surgical risks directly from the provider's preoperative notes to the client and then obtain the signature.
- DDiscuss the client's medical diagnosis and the need for surgery while the friend is present to ensure the client has emotional support.
- EAccept the surgeon's directive to expedite care because the situation involves a provider emergency in another department.
Cevap
The correct actions are to inform the surgeon that explaining surgical risks is the provider's responsibility, and to ask the visiting friend to step out of the room before having any clinical discussions.
The correct actions uphold the practical nurse's scope of practice and protect the client's right to privacy. The healthcare provider performing the procedure is legally responsible for explaining the risks, benefits, and alternatives. The nurse's role is strictly to witness the signature. Additionally, asking the visitor to step out ensures the client's medical information is kept confidential, upholding HIPAA regulations.
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Informed Consent and Confidentiality