A nurse has been asked to ensure informed consent for a surgical procedure. What might be a role of the nurse?
A) Securing informed consent from the client
B) Signing the consent form as a witness
C) Ensuring the client does not refuse treatment
D) Refusing to participate based on legal guidelines
Ans: B
The responsibility for securing informed consent from the client lies with the person who will perform the procedure, usually the physician. The nurse may sign as a witness, signifying that the client signed the consent form without coercion, and was alert and aware of the act.
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