The nurse is asked to obtain informed consent for surgery that will be performed on a client the following day. The appropriate action is
1. Explaining the procedure to the client, and having the client sign the form
2. Witnessing the signature, not whether the client understands what will occur
3. Having the client sign a blank form that the physician can fill out later
4. Having a family member talk to the patient to convince them to have the procedure
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Rationale 1: The care provider performing the procedures is responsible for obtaining informed consent
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