Which component is included in an informed consent?
a. Risks and benefits
b. Cost of surgery
c. DNR orders
d. Length of hospital stay
ANS: A
Included in an informed consent are name of the procedure, who is performing the procedure, risks and benefits, and procedure alternatives.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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