The nurse is having a client sign the informed consent form before having an electromyography (EMG). What is the most appropriate response by the nurse when the client says "The doctor will use little needles to take samples to send to the lab
" a. Agree and have the client sign the form.
b. Ask if the client has any questions before signing.
c. Request the physician re-educate the client.
d. Tear up the consent form because now it is invalid.
C
This client does not understand the procedure of EMG, which uses small needle-like electrodes inserted into muscles to measure muscle action potentials. The client is describing a muscle biopsy. The physician needs to return and re-educate the client, who can then sign the same consent form once the client understands the procedure.
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