The nurse is evaluating the appropriateness of an informed consent used prior to genetic testing. What information should the nurse be certain is included in this form?

Question

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Why the test is being performed
2. How much the test is expected to cost
3. How the results of the test are expected to be used
4. The limitations of the test
5. Where the blood for the test will be drawn

Answer 1

1,3,4
Rationale 1: The purpose of the test is essential knowledge for the client making an informed decision.
Rationale 2: Cost is variable and is not included in an informed consent.
Rationale 3: The use of results is information the client should know before making a decision.
Rationale 4: The client should know what information the test will not provide as well as what it will provide prior to making a decision.
Rationale 5: While this is useful information for the client, it is not part of the informed consent.