Understanding Informed Consent Responsibilities

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A healthcare provider is preparing to perform a routine therapeutic procedure on a patient. The nurse's role includes ensuring the patient is aware of the procedure and its purpose. What is the nurse's responsibility regarding informed consent in this scenario?

The nurse must obtain the informed consent from the patient.

The nurse must clarify the details of the procedure to the patient.

The nurse must sign the consent form as the healthcare provider.

The nurse's role is only to witness the patient’s signature.

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