Author Question: What is the responsibility of the nurse as a witness to informed consent? a. Explain the surgical ... (Read 66 times)

Wadzanai · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What is the responsibility of the nurse as a witness to informed consent?

a. Explain the surgical options
b. Explain the operative risks
c. Verify/obtain the patient's signature
d. Verify the patient's understanding of the procedure

Question 2

Which patient instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan relative to the management of systemic lupus erythematosus?

a. Maintain a balance between rest and activity
b. Increase activity to promote mobility
c. Increase exposure to the sun to increase vitamin D absorption
d. Increase sodium consumption

amynguyen1221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A witness is only verifying that this is the person who signed the consent and that it was a voluntary consent. The witness (often a nurse) is not verifying that the patient understands the procedure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Balanced rest, activity, and diet will support medication management. Limited sunlight exposure is recommended to prevent photosensitivity. SLE often has kidney involvement, which would require reduction of sodium.