Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about informed consent. Which of the following should be included as a nurse's responsibility in this process?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Confirm that the client is competent to sign for the procedure. This is crucial in the informed consent process to ensure the client fully understands the implications of their decision. It is the nurse's responsibility to assess the client's capacity to make an informed decision. Choice A is incorrect as it pertains to the physician's role in discussing alternatives. Choice C is incorrect as it focuses on the physician's responsibility to discuss risks. Choice D is incorrect as it is the physician's role to inform the client about the procedure itself.