The nurse is caring for a client who is being provided with informed consent. This means the:
a. benefits and risks of the procedure are being explained to the client by the health care provider before consent is obtained.
b. consent forms are being obtained for noninvasive procedures.
c. client must be alive to give consent.
d. procedure is for a life-threatening emergency.
ANS: A
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What question helps determine the significance of a research study?
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