Nurse's Role in Informed Consent Withdrawal

Very Hard Management Of Care Informed Consent

You are caring for a 45-year-old man who is hospitalized for elective surgery to repair a hernia. During the pre-operative assessment, he expresses concerns about the procedure and requests more information before he signs the consent form. The surgical nurse provides detailed explanations about the procedure, benefits, risks, and potential complications.

After the nurse's explanation, the patient states that he has reconsidered and no longer wishes to proceed with the surgery. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take at this time?

Encourage the patient to reconsider his decision to cancel the surgery.

Document the patient's decision and ensure he understands the implications.

Contact the physician immediately to inform them of the patient's withdrawal of consent.

Explain that the patient cannot change his mind after signing the consent form.

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