After a care provider has explained a procedure to the client, the client seems confused. Ethically, what is the nurse's next action?
1. The nurse should sign the document witnessing the client's signature.
2. The nurse should assess understanding, since the client appears confused. 3. The nurse should have the care provider come back and answer any questions the
client has.
4. The nurse needs to go over the procedure again, answering any questions
afterwards.
Answer: 2
Rationale: The nurse needs to assess to understand where the confusion is coming from. The nurse should not sign the document witnessing the signature until any confusion is eliminated by the care provider. The care provider should only be asked to return when the nurse assesses the nature of the confusion. It is not the nurse's responsibility to re-explain the procedure and answer questions.
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