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genevieve1028 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is ensuring that a client is able to make knowledgeable decisions regarding an upcoming surgery and can provide informed consent. What is the responsibility of the nurse regarding informed consent?

1. Explain the surgical options
2. Explain the operative risks
3. Describe the operative procedure to be done
4. Witness a patient's signature

Question 2

The preoperative nurse cares for the client until the client progresses into the intraoperative phase of care which begins when the client:

1. signs the surgical consent form.
2. arrives at the surgical suite doors.
3. is transferred to the postanesthesia care unit.
4. accepts that surgery is pending.

canderson530 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
The nurse may concurrently sign that he has witnessed a patient's signature. It is the physician's responsibility to explain the other answer choices.

Answer to Question 2

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The preoperative period ends and the intraoperative period begins when the patient and family are at the door to the surgical suites. Intraoperative care does not begin when the client signs the surgical consent form, is transferred to the postanesthesia care unit, or accepts that surgery is pending.