Informed Consent in Surgical Care

Medium Management Of Care Informed Consent

As a nurse in a busy surgical unit, you are responsible for ensuring that informed consent is obtained from a patient scheduled for an elective surgery. Informed consent is a critical process that ensures that patients understand their treatment options, the risks involved, and the benefits of the procedure before agreeing to it. As you prepare the patient for surgery, which of the following actions should you take to ensure that the informed consent process is complete and ethical? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Verify that the consent form is signed by the patient and witnessed.

Provide the patient with printed educational materials about the surgery.

Ask the patient to explain the procedure in their own words.

Confirm that the surgeon has discussed the risks, benefits, and alternatives with the patient.

Ensure that the patient understands they can withdraw consent at any time.

Sign the consent form on behalf of the patient if they seem anxious.

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