In which instances would the nurse feel comfortable providing care without first obtaining informed consent?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. The patient is deaf.
2. The physician feels the disclosure of information required for informed consent might cause the patient to commit suicide.
3. A visitor suffers a cardiopulmonary arrest in the emergency department waiting room.
4. The patient has signed a waiver at the suggestion of the primary nurse.
5. Informed consent was obtained when the patient had the same procedure last week.
2,3,5
Rationale: The fact that the patient is deaf does not remove the requirement to obtain consent.
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