Author Question: The role of the nurse regarding informed consent is to: 1. inform the patient about the procedure ... (Read 82 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The role of the nurse regarding informed consent is to:

1. inform the patient about the procedure and have her sign the consent form.
2. act as a patient advocate and help to clarify the procedure and options.
3. call the physician to see the patient.
4. witness the consent form being signed.

Question 2

During a follow-up visit, if parents have progressed to the second stage or phase of grieving, nurses should not expect to see:

1. guilt, particularly from the mother.
2. numbness or lack of response.
3. bitterness or irritability.
4. fear and anxiety, especially about getting pregnant again.

krakiolit · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. It is the physician's responsibility to inform the woman of her options, explain the procedure, and advise concerning potential risk factors.
2. Correct. Nurses play a part in the informed consent process by clarifying and describing procedures or by acting as the woman's advocate and asking the primary health care provider for further explanations.
3. Incorrect. The physician would need to be present to explain the procedure to the patient. However, the nurse's responsibility is not only to notify the physician.
4. Incorrect. The nurse may witness the consent form being signed. However, depending on the state guidelines, the woman's husband or another hospital health care employee may sign as witness.

Answer to Question 2

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1, 3, 4. Incorrect. The second phase of grieving contains a wide range of intense emotions in-cluding guilt, anger, bitterness, fear, and anxiety. Numbness or nonresponsiveness, as if the par-ents are still in denial or shock, most likely would not be seen.
2. Correct. The second phase of grieving contains a wide range of intense emotions including guilt, anger, bitterness, fear, and anxiety. Numbness or nonresponsiveness, as if the parents are still in denial or shock, most likely would not be seen.