You Have a Patient That Can Only Sign an "X

question 2

Multiple Choice

You have a patient that can only sign an "X" on the consent form. You need to:

• A)leave the consent form blank.
• B)explain the procedure to the patient with a witness present, have the patient place an X on the form, and have the witness sign the form also.
• C)explain the reason the patient only signed an "X" on the consent form.
• D)have the physician sign the consent form.

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