Prior to surgery, the nurse should assure that which of the following tasks has been completed?
1.
Informed consent has been signed by the patient.
2.
ID band is attached to the patient.
3.
The patient understands the type of surgery that is being performed.
4.
All of the above are correct.
ANS: 4
The law states that the persons receiving healthcare must give permission to treat based on informed consent. The principle of informed consent states that the person receiving the treatment fully understands the possible outcomes, alternatives to treatment, and all possible consequences.
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