A nurse is caring for a female patient who is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy. The nurse obtains the patient's signature on the consent form and then signs the form himself. The nurse's signature indicates that
1. The patient does not have any questions about the surgery.
2. The nurse verified that it was the patient who signed the form.
3. The patient understands the risks of the procedure.
4. The nurse has provided verbal and written information about the surgical procedure.
ANS: 2
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