A group of nurses are discussing the consent of apparent consent. In which scenarios would the nurses assume that apparent consent has been provided?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
◦ The patient follows directions to swallow sips of water as the nurse inserts a nasogastric tube.
◦ The patient's family member signed the consent to treat.
◦ The patient smiled and held out his arm when the nurse said, "I need to start an intravenous line."
◦ The patient voluntarily signed a consent form for an invasive procedure.
◦ An unconscious patient is brought to the hospital following a motor vehicle accident.