In England and Wales, an unconscious patient arrives with a life-threatening injury and requires immediate treatment. There is no time to establish the patient’s wishes or contact relatives. What should the nurse support the team to do?

In England and Wales, an adult with capacity asks the nurse not to involve a relative in a discussion about treatment. The relative offers useful information about the patient’s usual communication. What should the nurse do?

In England and Wales, a patient’s capacity to consent varies during the day because of a fluctuating mental health condition. The patient is alert and can weigh the information this morning. What should the nurse do?

In England and Wales, a patient lacks capacity and needs help with personal care. Two safe approaches are available, but one involves less restriction of the patient’s movement. Which approach best follows the Mental Capacity Act?

In England and Wales, a health and welfare attorney asks staff to refuse a treatment for a patient who lacks capacity. What should the nurse check first?

In England and Wales, a patient who lacks capacity is kept in hospital under continuous supervision and is not free to leave. The arrangement is expected to continue. What should the nurse do?

In England and Wales, an adult with expressive aphasia needs to consent to a dressing change. The patient appears to understand the explanation but cannot speak clearly. What should the nurse do?