The role of the nurse with regard to informed consent is to:
a. Inform the patient about the procedure and have her sign the consent form.
b. Act as a patient advocate and help clarify the procedure and the options.
c. Call the physician to see the patient.
d. Witness the signing of the consent form.
B
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A The physician is responsible for informing the woman of her options, explaining the procedure, and advising the patient about potential risk factors.
B Nurses play a part in the informed consent process by clarifying and describing procedures or by acting as the woman's advocate and asking the primary health care provider for further explanations.
C The physician must be present to explain the procedure to the patient. However, the nurse's responsibilities go further than simply asking the physician to see the patient.
D The nurse may witness the signing of the consent form. However, depending on the state's guidelines, the woman's husband or another hospital health care em-ployee may sign as witness.
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