A nurse learns that a competent patient has not been told about a serious risk of a planned procedure. What is the nurse's best action?
Correct answer: C. Notify the responsible clinician before the procedure
- A. Ask the patient to sign the consent form immediately
- B. Tell the patient that all procedures have some risk
- C. Notify the responsible clinician before the procedure
- D. Explain the complete procedure and obtain consent personally
Explanation
The responsible clinician must provide the required information for informed consent, while the nurse should advocate for the patient by raising the concern. The nurse should not obtain consent for a procedure outside the nurse's role.
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