A patient scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy asks the nurse why a surgical consent for a laparotomy must also be completed. How should the nurse respond?
A. "The surgeon will start the procedure laproscopically but may need to make an incision to complete the procedure."
B. "You will be ready if the laparoscopic operating rooms are busy today."
C. "Surgeons base their decision on whether to do the procedure laparoscopically or with a full incision on many factors. With this signed, the surgeon has options."
D. "By signing both now, you'll never have to sign another one. We'll keep the extra on file for the future."
Answer: A
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