In Which Instances Would the Nurse Feel Comfortable Providing Care

question 6

Multiple Choice

In which instances would the nurse feel comfortable providing care without first obtaining informed consent?

• A) The patient is deaf.
• B) The physician feels the disclosure of information required for informed consent might cause the patient to commit suicide.
• C) A visitor suffers a cardiopulmonary arrest in the emergency department waiting room.
• D) The patient has signed a waiver at the suggestion of the primary nurse.
• E) Informed consent was obtained when the patient had the same procedure last week.

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