In which of the following situations should the legality of an informed consent be questioned?
a. Patient with dementia; consent given by spouse
b. Patient who received a preoperative dose of Demerol before giving consent
c. Patient who is anxious and asks many questions of the physician
d. Patient who expresses concern about the cost of the procedure
ANS: B
A
When the patient is incompetent, a spouse may give informed consent.
B
Patients cannot be sedated or impaired and legally give informed consent.
C
Patients have a right to ask questions of the health care team.
D
Questioning the cost does not negate the legality of the informed consent.
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