If a patient refuses to sign the informed consent form for an ECG, a good example of troubleshooting is to:
A. put an X on the consent form to indicate that the patient was not competent.
B. have a relative sign the consent form.
C. explain to the patient how the procedure works in order to get his/her consent.
D. have a witness present and carry on with the procedure.
Answer: C
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