A nurse is caring for an infant who is to undergo surgery. The nurse should identify that which of the following individuals should sign the consent form?

When a client is at risk for thrombus formation (formation of blood clots), it is important to promote circulation and prevent blood stasis. Regular leg exercises help to promote blood flow and prevent the formation of blood clots. Performing leg exercises once every 4 hours while awake is a good approach to maintaining circulation.

Massaging the legs when they hurt may provide temporary relief, but it does not address the underlying risk of thrombus formation. Massage should not be relied upon as the primary method of preventing blood clots.

Crossing the legs while sitting can impede blood flow and increase the risk of blood clot formation. It is important to encourage the client to avoid crossing their legs and to maintain proper leg positioning to promote circulation.

Limiting the time spent sitting in a chair is a valid consideration for promoting circulation and reducing the risk of blood clots. However, it does not provide a clear understanding of how often the client should perform leg exercises or the specific actions to take while sitting.

“You will be in a negative-airflow room to keep the air cleaner." This is important because individuals undergoing stem cell transplants are at increased risk of infections, and being in a negative-airflow room helps reduce the risk of airborne contaminants.

"You will need to wear a mask when outside of your room." This is necessary to protect the client from exposure to potential pathogens in the hospital environment, as their immune system may be compromised during the transplant process.

"Your visitors will need to wear protective gowns." This is important to ensure that visitors do not bring in any infections or pathogens that could potentially harm the client. Protective gowns help reduce the risk of transmission.

However, the statement "You will be placed in a semi-private room" is not accurate. Patients undergoing stem cell transplants are usually placed in private rooms to minimize the risk of infections and to provide a controlled environment.