When Obtaining a Patient's Signature on the Surgical Consent Form

question 20

Multiple Choice

When obtaining a patient's signature on the surgical consent form, the patient seems confused about the procedure to be performed.What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• A) Tell the patient to talk to the physician after he or she gets to the surgical department.
• B) Ask the patient to go ahead and sign the consent.
• C) Ask the patient what the physician told him and then call the physician if necessary.
• D) Encourage the patient to ask his family what the physician told them.

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