Informed Consent in Surgical Procedures

Easy Management Of Care Informed Consent

A nurse is preparing a patient for an elective surgical procedure. Before the surgery, the nurse must ensure that the patient has provided informed consent. Which of the following actions by the nurse is the most important to ensure informed consent is obtained?

Offering the patient written materials about the procedure.

Confirming that the physician has explained the procedure and risks to the patient.

Checking if the patient has signed the consent form.

Discussing the post-operative care with the patient.

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