The nurse is about to witness a client's signature on the consent form for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The client says, "The surgeon said something about maybe needing a bigger cut, but I don't really understand why." Which action should the nurse take?
- ANotify the surgeon that the client needs more information before signing.
- BExplain to the client why a surgeon may need to convert to an open incision.
- CWitness the signature, because the client has already agreed to have the surgery.
- DReassure the client that conversion to an open incision is rarely needed.
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A
A: The surgeon should clarify the unresolved procedure-specific question before consent. B: The nurse should not replace the surgeon's required disclosure. C: An unresolved material question prevents assuming informed signing. D: Reassurance about frequency does not answer the client's question.
A
The surgeon should clarify the unresolved procedure-specific question before consent.
B
The nurse should not replace the surgeon's required disclosure.
C
An unresolved material question prevents assuming informed signing.
D
Reassurance about frequency does not answer the client's question.