A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the role of nurses during a facility disaster.

Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. The nurse is responsible for disclosing the expected outcomes of the proposed treatment is incorrect. It is the provider’s responsibility to explain the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives, not the nurse's. The nurse's role is to reinforce the information provided by the provider.

B. Consent can be verbal or written is incorrect. While some minor procedures may involve implied or verbal consent, informed consent for major procedures, surgeries, or treatments must be written and signed by the client.

C. Nurses rely on consent to perform interventions is incorrect. While consent is important, routine nursing interventions (such as administering medications or checking vital signs) are covered under general consent given at admission. Informed consent is specifically required for invasive or high-risk procedures.

D. The nurse's signature indicates they witnessed the client's signature is correct. The nurse's role in informed consent is to witness the client signing the document and ensure they signed voluntarily, without coercion, and with full understanding of the procedure as explained by the provider.

A. While nurse managers may make decisions on the unit, decision-making is not solely the responsibility of the nurse manager. Decisions are often made collaboratively with input from other team members.
B. Nurse managers are responsible for monitoring the overall functions of the unit, including staffing, patient care, and adherence to policies and procedures.
C. Nurse managers delegate tasks to assistive personnel based on their scope of practice and competency, ensuring that patient care needs are met efficiently.
D. Nurse managers are responsible for managing staff performance, which includes rewarding positive behavior and addressing disciplinary issues when necessary.
E. Nurse managers ensure that the goals and objectives of the facility are being met within their unit, working collaboratively with other departments to achieve organizational objectives.