A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for placement of a central venous access device. Which of the following actions is the nurse's responsibility in the informed consent process?

Assess the client's understanding after the provider has talked with her.

Discuss alternative treatment options with the client.

Review the risks and benefits of the procedure with the client.

Place a photocopy of the signed informed consent in the client's medical record.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

the nurse plays a role of the client’s advocate to ensure that they understand fully the risks, benefits and steps of the procedure discussed. He or she should address any concerns raised by the client regarding the benefits and risks as explained by the healthcare provider.

B and C. It is the role of the provider to discuss in depth the risks, benefits and alternatives of the scheduled procedure

D. Handling the copy of the informed consent is the role of the record keeper at the facility

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

In this scenario, the nurse has a role to respect the parents’ autonomy but also be an advocate for the health of the client who is a minor. The nurse needs the input of the ethics committee to assist in navigating the ethical dilemma.

The other clients’, A, B and D, do not pose any ethical dilemmas for the nurse as they are adult and can make legally binding decisions.

A. Candidiasis B. Gonorrhea C. Human papillomavirus D. Trichomoniasis

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Gonorrhea has serious long-term effects on the health of the affected individuals and their sexual partners, therefore, it is reportable.

Incorrect – Candidiasis- a fungal infection, not an STI, but its occurrence is triggered by sexual intercourse. HPV – a viral STI, has some harmless form but other forms cause cervical cancer and warts. It is mostly asymptomatic and easily cleared by the body’s immune system. Trichomoniasis is a protozoan STI cleared using antibiotics with no long-term health effects.

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