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Preoperative Phase ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the informed consent form of a client who is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Incorrect. Explaining the benefits and risks of the surgery to the client is not the nurse's responsibility, but the surgeon's. The nurse should verify that the surgeon has explained these to the client before obtaining the consent.
Incorrect. Verifying that the client's signature matches the one on the medical record is not a necessary action for the nurse to take. The nurse should witness the client's signature and confirm that the client is competent and consenting voluntarily.
Correct. Ensuring that the surgeon has answered all of the client's questions is an important action for the nurse to take. The nurse should clarify any doubts or concerns that the client might have about the surgery and reinforce the information provided by the surgeon.
Incorrect. Documenting the client's level of anxiety and coping strategies is a helpful action for the nurse to take, but it is not directly related to the informed consent process. The nurse should assess the client's emotional state and provide support as needed, but this does not affect the validity of the consent.
Choice A reason:
Incorrect. Explaining the benefits and risks of the surgery to the client is not the nurse's responsibility, but the surgeon's. The nurse should verify that the surgeon has explained these to the client before obtaining the consent.
Choice B reason:
Incorrect. Verifying that the client's signature matches the one on the medical record is not a necessary action for the nurse to take. The nurse should witness the client's signature and confirm that the client is competent and consenting voluntarily.
Choice C reason:
Correct. Ensuring that the surgeon has answered all of the client's questions is an important action for the nurse to take. The nurse should clarify any doubts or concerns that the client might have about the surgery and reinforce the information provided by the surgeon.
Choice D reason:
Incorrect. Documenting the client's level of anxiety and coping strategies is a helpful action for the nurse to take, but it is not directly related to the informed consent process. The nurse should assess the client's emotional state and provide support as needed, but this does not affect the validity of the consent.