Practice Question
The nurse is reviewing the signed operative consent with a client who is admitted for the removal of a lipoma on the left leg. The client reports the permit should include another lipoma on the right leg. Which action should the nurse implement?
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Correct Answer:
Inform the surgeon about the client's concern.
Rationale:
🩺The nurse’s role in the consent process is to verify that the form is signed and that the client understands the procedure — not to alter the consent form.
🩺If the client expresses that the procedure is incomplete or inaccurate, such as omitting another lipoma, the nurse must notify the surgeon immediately.
🩺Only the surgeon can clarify the surgical details, provide additional explanations, and obtain a new informed consent if another procedure is to be added.
🩺The nurse should not make changes or have the client sign an altered permit, as this would invalidate legal and ethical standards of informed consent.
🩺Ensuring that the consent accurately reflects the intended procedure protects both the client’s autonomy and legal rights.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: 🏡HESI-Health Assessment
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