The nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy at the hospital. Who does the nurse understand is responsible for obtaining the informed consent from this client?
A) The nurse
B) The physician
C) The anesthesiologist
D) The physician's office nurse
B
Feedback:
The physician obtains the informed consent and must inform the client of the description of the procedure, potential benefits, material risk involved, acceptable alternatives available, expected outcome, and consequences if the procedure is not done. Because the physician has the responsibility, the other answers are incorrect.
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