Ensuring Informed Consent in Elective Surgery

Hard Management Of Care Informed Consent

A 68-year-old patient is scheduled for elective surgery. During the pre-operative assessment, the nurse explains the procedure, its benefits, risks, and alternatives to the patient, who appears confused and hesitant. The nurse ensures that the patient has time to ask questions but notices that the patient's family members are pressuring him to proceed with the surgery. Which action should the nurse take to ensure informed consent is appropriately obtained?

Ask the patient's family to sign the consent form since they are knowledgeable about his condition.

Encourage the patient to go ahead with the surgery to avoid family conflict.

Reassess the patient’s understanding of the procedure and ensure he is making an informed decision.

Proceed with the surgery and complete the consent form post-operatively due to family pressure.

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