A nurse is caring for a group of clients and will perform each of the following during the next shift. For which of the following is informed consent required?
A) Ordering a liquid diet for a post-surgical patient
B) Listening to a patient reveal his or her private, personal secrets
C) Giving a patient saline solution to relieve dry nasal passages
D) Asking a patient to complete a questionnaire for a research study on hospital practices
D
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Consent need not be obtained for basic, routine care measures, such as ordering a liquid diet, relieving dry nasal passages, or listening with a sympathetic ear. Consent should be sought for any type of research participation, even if noninvasive.
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