Which of the following factors is not necessary to review when obtaining informed consent?
a. risks of the procedure c. alternatives to the procedure
b. benefits of the procedure d. cost of the procedure
D
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A Incorrect: Informed consent must include the nature of the procedure, the risks and hazards of the procedure, the alternatives to the procedure, and the benefits of the procedure. Risks of the procedure is a factor that must be reviewed.
B Incorrect: The benefits of the procedure are one of the factors that must be reviewed when obtaining informed consent.
C Incorrect: Alternatives to the procedure are one of the factors that must be reviewed when obtaining informed consent.
D Correct: The cost of the procedure is not a necessary factor to review when obtaining informed consent.
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