An elderly adult fell at home and fractured a hip, which requires surgical repair. After admittance to the Emergency Department, the client was given sedation for pain before a surgical permit was signed
What is the best action necessary to obtain consent? A)
The physician should have the client's wife sign the consent form.
B)
This would be considered an emergency situation, and consent would be implied.
C)
Since the client has been medicated, the nurse should thoroughly explain the consent form to the client.
D)
The physician should wait until the effects of the medication wear
off, and then have the client sign.
A
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