You have a patient that can only sign an "X" on the consent form. You need to:
A. explain the reason the patient only signed an "X" on the consent form.
B. leave the consent form blank.
C. explain the procedure to the patient with a witness present, have the patient place an X on the form, and have the witness sign the form also.
D. have the physician sign the consent form.
Answer: C
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