Before obtaining a client's signature on an informed consent form, the nurse would evaluate the client's level of understanding about which information?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. The projected time it will take to receive testing results
2. The risks associated with having the testing performed
3. The type of test or procedure being done
4. The risks associated with not having the test done
5. The estimated cost of the procedure
2,3,4
Rationale 1: Information about how long it will take to get test results is not included in the informed consent.
Rationale 2: The client must understand what level of risk is being assumed by giving consent.
Rationale 3: The client should know the purpose of the procedure and should be able to state that purpose in his or her own words.
Rationale 4: The client should know what could happen if testing is not performed.
Rationale 5: Information about cost is not included in the informed consent.
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