The nurse is preparing the patient for a thoracentesis. What must be completed before the procedure may be performed?
a. Physical assessment
b. Interview
c. Informed consent
d. Surgical checklist
ANS: C
The doctrine of informed consent refers to full disclosure of the facts the patient needs to make an intelligent (informed) decision before any invasive treatment or procedure is performed. A physical assessment, interview, and surgical checklist are not required before this procedure.
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