A client in the emergency department is having a stroke and needs a carotid artery angioplasty with stenting. The client's mental status is deteriorating. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Attempt to find the family to sign a consent.
b. Inform the provider that the procedure cannot occur.
c. Nothing; no consent is needed in an emergency.
d. Sign the consent form for the client.
ANS: A
The nurse should attempt to find the family to give consent. If no family is present or can be found, under the principle of emergency consent, a life-saving procedure can be performed without formal consent. The nurse should not just sign the consent form.
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