The role of the nurse with regard to informed consent is to: ...

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The role of the nurse with regard to informed consent is to:
 
  a. Inform the patient about the procedure and have her sign the consent form.
  b. Act as a patient advocate and help clarify the procedure and the options.
  c. Call the physician to see the patient.
  d. Witness the signing of the consent form.

Question 2

Which statement is the most appropriate advice to give parents of a 16-year-old who is rebellious?
 
  a. You need to be stricter so that your teen stops trying to test the limits.
  b. You need to collaborate with your daughter and set limits that are perceived as
  being reasonable.
  c. Increasing your teen's involvement with her peers will improve her self-esteem.
  d. Allow your teenager to choose the type of discipline that is used in your home.

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Answer to Question 1

B

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A The physician is responsible for informing the woman of her options, explaining the procedure, and advising the patient about potential risk factors.
B 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.
C The physician must be present to explain the procedure to the patient. However, the nurse's responsibilities go further than simply asking the physician to see the patient.
D The nurse may witness the signing of the consent form. However, depending on the state's guidelines, the woman's husband or another hospital health care em-ployee may sign as witness.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A Setting stricter limits typically does not decrease rebelliousness or decrease
testing of parental limits.
B Allowing teenagers to choose between realistic options and offering consistent
and structured discipline typically enhances cooperation and decreases
rebelliousness. Structure helps adolescents to feel more secure and assists them
in the decision-making process.
C Increasing peer involvement does not typically increase self-esteem.
D Allowing teenagers to choose the method of discipline is not realistic and
typically does not reduce rebelliousness.