The nurse enters the client's room to obtain consent for a procedure to be performed tomorrow
When the nurse asks if the client has any questions, the client says, "Well, I didn't hear everything the doctor said, but I will still sign the consent." What is the nurse's priority action? 1. Notify the physician immediately.
2. Explain the part of the information the client did not understand.
3. Obtain a written handout explaining the procedure.
4. Allow the client to sign the consent form.
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Rationale 1: While the nurse's only responsibility regarding consents is to witness the signature, the nurse's role as advocate for the client dictates that a client not be allowed to sign the consent without fully understanding the procedure to be performed. The nurse should require the physician to explain the procedure to the client's understanding before allowing the consent to be signed. The nurse does not explain the procedure; it must be explained by the person who will perform it.
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