Who is ultimately responsible for explaining the content of the informed consent?
a. The registered nurse
b. The hospital social worker
c. Educated family members
d. The provider of the procedure
ANS: D
Informed consent is permission granted by a patient after discussing each of the following topics with the physician, surgeon, or advanced practice nurse who will perform the surgery or procedure: (1) exact details of the treatment, (2) necessity of the treatment, (3) all known benefits and risks involved, (4) available alternatives, and (5) risks of treatment refusal.
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