The term used to describe a competent patient's agreement to have a surgical procedure after the physician explains the procedure, the desired outcome, possible complications, and possible alternative treatment is
a. statute.
b. competency.
c. informed consent.
d. standard of care.
ANS: C
Informed consent requires that the individual receive all relevant information and be able to make a decision based on consideration of the information. Statute is a synonym for law. Competency refers to having the mental capacity to be able to make informed decisions. Standard of care refers to that which a prudent nurse would do in a given situation.
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