A patient has chronic confusion secondary to dementia. As a result, he is unable to sign an informed consent for surgery. In this situation:
a. An informed consent is not needed
b. Two nurses may sign the informed consent for the patient
c. The surgeon must sign the informed consent
d. A family member will be asked to sign the informed consent
D
In most states, a family member, conservator, or legal guardian may give consent for a procedure if a patient is not capable of giving an informed consent or if the patient is a minor.
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