Which Patient Situation Fails to Meet the First Requirement of Informed

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which patient situation fails to meet the first requirement of informed consent?

• A) The patient does not understand the physician's explanations.
• B) The physician gives the patient only a partial list of possible side effects and complications.
• C) The patient is confused and disoriented.
• D) The patient signs a consent form because her husband tells her to.

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Definitions:

Negative Effects

Adverse outcomes or impacts that result from an action, event, or policy.

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, which should not affect future business decisions.

Capital Project

A long-term investment undertaken to build, add or improve on a capital asset such as buildings or infrastructure, with the expectation of enhancing value.

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered or refunded.