The nurse who witnesses the patient's signature on an informed consent form is confirming which of the following?
a. The patient understands what is to be done.
b. The physician explained the procedure.
c. The patient understands the cost of the pro-cedure.
d. The person who signed the form is the patient and the patient is competent, alert, and aware.
D
Witnessing the signing of the consent confirms that the person who signs the consent is in fact the patient, is competent, alert, and aware of all actions at that point in time.
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