The nurse is preparing a consent form for a client's signature. For which reason is this form most likely needed?
1. Chest x-ray
2. Drawing a blood sample
3. Measuring blood pressure
4. Biopsy of an abdominal mass
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Rationale 1:Routinenursing care is "consented to" when the client signs the"conditions of admissions" form. A chest x-ray would be routine care.
Rationale 2:Routinenursing care is "consented to" when the client signs the"conditions of admissions" form. Drawing a blood sample would be routine care.
Rationale 3:Routinenursing care is "consented to" when the client signs the"conditions of admissions" form. Measuring blood pressure would be routine care.
Rationale 4:Routinenursing care is "consented to" when the client signs the"conditions of admissions" form. A biopsy would not be routine care and would need a consent form.
Global Rationale: Routinenursing care is "consented to" when the client signs the"conditions of admissions" form. Routine care would include a chest x-ray, drawing a blood sample, and measuring blood pressure. A biopsy would not be routine care and would need a consent form.
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