When the patient is informed about the procedure in words that can be easily understood, this is _____________

a. informed consent
b. implied consent
c. either a or b
d. neither a nor b


a
RATIONALE: When the patient is informed about the procedure in words that can be easily understood, this is informed consent. The procedure should be explained as well as the risks involved, the expected outcome, and any optional methods to treat the same problem.

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