A nurse is caring for a patient who lacks decision-making capacity and has a legally recognised surrogate. The patient needs a non-emergency invasive procedure. Which action is appropriate before the procedure?
Correct answer: A. Obtain informed permission from the authorised surrogate
- A. Obtain informed permission from the authorised surrogate
- B. Proceed because hospital admission implies permission
- C. Ask any visitor to sign the consent form
- D. Ask another patient to witness verbal permission
Explanation
For a patient without decision-making capacity, an authorised surrogate generally provides permission for non-emergency treatment, according to applicable law and hospital policy. Admission alone does not provide informed consent for every invasive procedure.
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Legal aspects of nursing include professional scope of practice, registration and licensing, standards of care, negligence, malpractice, assault, battery, consent, confidentiality and accurate documentation. PNMC regulation also involves professional accountability, disciplinary procedures and safe delegation, which differ from ethical guidance because they carry legal or regulatory consequences.
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