The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Will Be

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who will be having surgery. The patient has just signed the consent form for the operation. What does the patient's signature indicate?

• A) The patient agrees with the doctor's diagnosis.
• B) The patient gives permission for the surgery to be performed.
• C) The patient has agreed to pay for any costs not covered by insurance.
• D) The patient has been told of all the available treatment options.

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Definitions:

Significant Influence

The capacity to affect the financial and operating policies of another entity through ownership or other means.

Operating Policies

Rules and guidelines that govern the activities and decisions of an organization.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies when the investor has significant influence but does not have full control.

Cash Surrender Value

The amount an insurance policyholder is entitled to receive if they decide to terminate the policy before it matures or an insured event occurs.