A Client Is Scheduled to Have a PTCA

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled to have a PTCA. The nurse brings the consent forms and the client questions why he/she has to sign a consent form for possible coronary artery bypass grafting too. The nurse's response should be based on understanding that (Select all that apply)

• A) a separate consent must be signed for each procedure.
• B) education will only have to be done one time if the client signs both now.
• C) in case of a complication, there may not be time to have a consent signed.
• D) the client will be sedated during the PTCA and cannot sign another consent form.

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