A client is scheduled to have a PTCA. The nurse brings the consent forms and the client questions why he/she has to sign a consent form for possible coronary artery bypass grafting too
The nurse's response should be based on understanding that (Select all that apply) a. a separate consent must be signed for each procedure.
b. education will only have to be done one time if the client signs both now.
c. in case of a complication, there may not be time to have a consent signed.
d. the client will be sedated during the PTCA and cannot sign another consent form.
A, C, D
Complications of PTCA can include perforation of the artery or acute occlusion. In that case, CABG would be required. The client or family would need to sign a separate consent form for that procedure. In case of emergency, there might not be time to do so. The client who is sedated for the PTCA cannot sign another consent. It is standard procedure to have clients sign consents for both PTCA and CABG.
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