A patient is signing a surgical consent. Afterwards, the nurse also signs the form. What is the meaning of the nurse's signature?
1. It means the patient was alert and aware of what was being signed.
2. It means the patient understood the procedure as described by the nurse.
3. It means the surgeon was too busy to wait for the patient to sign the form.
4. It means there is a likelihood of a successful outcome.
Correct Answer: 1
The nurse also signs the form to indicate that the correct person is signing the form and that the patient was alert and aware of what was being signed. Providing a description of the surgical procedure is not the responsibility of the nurse. It is the responsibility of the physician. Obtaining the consent form is a nursing function. The physician's schedule is not a factor. Success of the outcome is not dependent upon the completion of the consent form.
You might also like to view...
What should a nurse assess when a patient comes from an extended family?
a. Multiple wage earners b. Three generations living together c. Children from previous marriages d. Parents of different ethnic origins
During a previous well-child visit, the nurse reviews the importance of immunizations for the preschool-age child with the parents. Which outcome indicates that the nurse's instruction to the parents has been effective?
A) Child has all immunizations up to date. B) Parents plan to have the child receive needed immunizations within a year. C) Child began to cry during an immunization, and the decision was made to try again later. D) Primary care physician changed the appointment for immunizations to another day in a month.
A nurse is teaching a client how to estimate portion sizes of food. Which technique should the nurse use during the client's teaching?
A. Measuring cups. B. Analogies. C. Plastic containers. D. Food scale.
The staff is having a hard time getting an older-adult patient to communicate. Which technique should the nurse suggest the staff use?
a. Try changing topics often. b. Allow the patient to reminisce. c. Ask the patient for explanations. d. Involve only the patient in conversations.