Practice Question
A client is about to undergo an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following is the role of the nurse providing preoperative care regarding informed consent
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Correct Answer:
Witness the client's signature.
Rationale:
🔷 The nurse’s role in informed consent is to witness the client’s signature, confirming the person signing is indeed the client and appears competent.
🔷 The nurse does not explain the procedure, risks, or benefits; this is the provider’s legal responsibility.
🔷 The nurse can act as an advocate, ensuring the client is not coerced and has had all questions answered.
🔷 If the client seems unsure or has further questions, the nurse should notify the provider before signing.
🔷 Documenting the signature and time witnessed is part of legal and ethical nursing practice.
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This question is from ATI LPN Medical surgical Exam X which contains 39 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4