The nurse is preparing a patient for a procedure. The patient has signed a consent form, but states, "I don't really know anything about this procedure
I wonder if there is something else I could do instead?" How should the nurse proceed? 1. Continue with the preparation as consent may not be revoked.
2. Have the patient document the question in writing since the original consent was written.
3. Stop the preparation as the patient can revoke consent at any time.
4. Try to convince the patient to go through with the procedure.
3
Rationale: The patient always retains the right to verbally revoke consent at any time during the course of treatment. The nurse should not attempt to talk the patient into a procedure. The preparation should be stopped and the physician notified.
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