In Which of the Following Situations Should the Legality of an Informed

question 18

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations should the legality of an informed consent be questioned?

• A) Patient with dementia; consent given by spouse
• B) Patient who received a preoperative dose of Demerol before giving consent
• C) Patient who is anxious and asks many questions of the physician
• D) Patient who expresses concern about the cost of the procedure

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