A client on a psychiatric unit is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). As the nurse presents the informed consent document, the client asks, "What are the other treatment options if I decide not to do this?" Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
- Contact the primary healthcare provider to discuss alternative treatments with the client before obtaining the signatureCevap
- BExplain the various pharmacological alternatives available so the client can make an informed decision
- CTell the client not to worry because the healthcare team has chosen the most effective treatment plan
- DInstruct the client to sign the form now and assure them the provider will answer their questions prior to the procedure
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Contact the primary healthcare provider to discuss alternative treatments with the client before obtaining the signature.
The correct action is to notify the provider. In the informed consent process, the nurse acts as a witness and client advocate. If the client has questions about the procedure, risks, benefits, or alternatives, the nurse must not obtain the signature. Instead, the nurse must contact the healthcare provider to return and provide the necessary information before the client signs.
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The nurse's role in informed consent is to act as a witness and advocate, ensuring the client has received all necessary information from the provider before signing.