Author Question: When the nurse obtains a client's signature for informed consent, the nurse's responsibility is the ... (Read 78 times)

armygirl · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When the nurse obtains a client's signature for informed consent, the nurse's responsibility is the verification that:

1. the client understands everything about the procedure.
2. a family member witnesses the signature.
3. the client was not coerced into signing the form.
4. the client has asked questions.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a consent form for a client to sign before a procedure. Which of the following statements explains a characteristic of informed consent?

1. The client does not need autonomy to give consent.
2. Minors are permitted to give consent.
3. The client does not need to give consent if the situation is an emergency.
4. If the client is of legal age, he or she does not need the cognitive ability to understand.

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

Answer to Question 1

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The nurse verifies that the person named on the consent is the person to receive the procedure. The nurse ensures that the patient has the right to freely consent or refuse to consent based on the information given and her own personal values and wishes. Informed consent is not agreeing that the client understands everything about a procedure, that a family member witnesses the signature, nor the client has asked all questions about the procedure.

Answer to Question 2

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In an emergency situation in which life or limb is at risk, the process of informed consent is waived. Minors cannot give consent unless the client is an emancipated minor. The client must have autonomy, be of legal age, and have the cognitive ability to understand to give consent.