During transport to the operating room for mitral valve replacement, a patient with a signed consent form says that she does not want to go through with the surgery and asks to be returned to her room. The best response from the nurse is:
a. "The operating room is prepared; let's not keep the surgeon waiting."
b. "You have the right to cancel surgery, but it could be weeks before you are rescheduled."
c. "You sound frightened; tell me what you are thinking."
d. "Your preoperative medications will have you feeling more relaxed in a minute; it will be OK."
C
The patient has the right to withdraw consent at any time. The nurse must listen and then clarify whether that is really what the patient desires. If it is, the surgeon should then be notified.
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