Which of the following statements made by the client indicates understanding related to the informed consent provided for a surgical intervention for a recently diagnosed brain tumor?
A. "Benign brain tumors do not need to be treated."
B. "I have the most devastating type of brain tumor—meningioma—and surgery is not appropriate."
C. "A brain tumor and the surgery can cause increased pressure in my head, which can lead to more damage to brain tissue."
D. "I developed this brain tumor from treatments for my head injury last year when I had my car crash."
C
Understanding is key to informed consent. Only statement C indicates an understanding of the risks and benefits of a surgical intervention.
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