The nurse is preparing to obtain a client's signature on a consent form for surgery. What is the nurse's responsibility with this consent form?
1. Explain the procedure
2. Determine the client's understanding of the procedure
3. Describe surgical risks
4. Witness the signature
Answer: 4
1. The physician explains the procedure.
2. The physician determines the client's understanding of the procedure.
3. The physician describes surgical risks.
4. The nurse is only responsible for witnessing the signature.
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