The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for a Procedure

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a patient for a procedure. The patient has signed a consent form but states, "I don't really know anything about this procedure. I wonder if there is something else I could do instead?" How should the nurse proceed?

• A) Continue with the preparation as consent may not be revoked.
• B) Try to convince the patient to go through with the procedure.
• C) Stop the preparation as the patient can revoke consent at any time.
• D) Have the patient document the question in writing since the original consent was written.

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