A client with pelvic organ prolapse has chosen treatment with a vaginal mesh. Which action by the nurse before the procedure is most important?
a. Administering the preoperative sedative medication
b. Giving the woman the manufacturer's labeling information
c. Ensuring that the woman has a ride home after she recovers
d. Witnessing the client signature on the in-formed consent
D
All activities are important before surgery. However, the priority before any operation is to obtain informed consent. The nurse's main responsibilities regarding informed consent including having the client sign the form and witnessing the signature.
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