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A practical nurse (PN) is providing care in a preoperative holding area for a client scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The surgical consent was signed and witnessed during a clinic visit the previous day. The client's estranged spouse, who is not listed on the facility's health information authorization form, bypasses the waiting room, approaches the stretcher, and loudly asks, "Are they still doing that dangerous common bile duct exploration?" The client becomes visibly anxious and states to the PN, "I did not know anything about a duct exploration; I thought they were just removing my gallbladder." The charge nurse hands the PN a syringe of prescribed preoperative midazolam and instructs, "Calm the client down, explain the standard risks of the duct exploration, and give the sedative so we do not delay the operating room." Which action by the PN is the most legally and ethically sound?

  1. Withhold the midazolam, ask the unauthorized spouse to step away from the treatment area, and notify the surgeon that the client requires further clarification of the procedure.Cevap
  2. B
    Close the privacy curtain, educate the client on the clinical differences between a simple cholecystectomy and a bile duct exploration, and administer the sedative.
  3. C
    Administer the midazolam as directed by the charge nurse since a valid consent form is already on file, and document the client's knowledge deficit in the medical record.
  4. D
    Withhold the sedative, validate the spouse's concern by confirming the specific surgical plan with both individuals, and page the nursing supervisor.

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The correct action is to withhold the preoperative sedative, protect the client's privacy by removing the unauthorized visitor, and notify the provider to clarify the surgical procedure.
The correct action simultaneously addresses three ethical and legal obligations. First, by withholding the midazolam, the PN prevents the client from becoming chemically impaired before true informed consent is established. Second, notifying the surgeon ensures the provider fulfills their legal duty to explain the procedure and its risks. Finally, removing the unauthorized spouse immediately stops an ongoing breach of protected health information and secures the client's privacy.

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1
Analyze the status of the client's informed consent.
The client's statement reveals a lack of understanding regarding the exact nature of the procedure, rendering the prior consent invalid.
True informed consent requires the client to fully comprehend the procedure and its risks, regardless of whether a physical form was previously signed.
2
Evaluate the charge nurse's directive against the PN scope of practice.
The directive to explain the surgical risks and administer a sedative to an unconsented client must be rejected.
It is strictly the primary healthcare provider's responsibility to explain surgical risks. Furthermore, administering a sedating medication would render the client legally incapable of giving informed consent once the provider arrives.
3
Assess the privacy and confidentiality breach.
The spouse is not on the HIPAA authorization form and is openly discussing protected health information in the treatment area.
The PN has a legal obligation under HIPAA to protect the client's confidentiality and must actively secure the environment from unauthorized individuals.

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