The RICE method is a good modality to use with muscle sprains, ...

[Caiter2013]

The RICE method is a good modality to use with muscle sprains, strains, or other minor discomforts.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

One of your staff nurses asks for your advice because a patient refuses to sign a consent for surgery. The patient says that he won't sign because he doesn't understand the nature of the sur-gery. You advise that (select all that apply):
 
  a. Consent must not be coerced.
  b. The patient has a right to choose not to consent.
  c. The patient must sign the consent because the doctor wants him to sign.
  d. Witnessing a consent is related only to the voluntary nature of the signature.

[olderstudent]

Answer to Question 1

T

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Consent must be voluntary and not coerced; the patient must understand what he is signing, must have legal capacity, and must understand the consequences of refusal. Witnessing a consent means attesting to the voluntary nature of the patient's signature.

[Caiter2013]

TYSM

[juliaf]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it