ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam Study Guide 3 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A Client is about to undergo an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following actions are appropriate for the nurse providing pre-op care regarding informed consent? (Select all that apply.)
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A: Making sure the surgeon obtained the client's consent is crucial to ensure that the client has been properly informed about the procedure and has willingly agreed to it.
B: Witnessing the client's signature on the consent form is important to confirm that the client understood the information provided and voluntarily agreed to the procedure.
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C: Explaining the risks/benefits of the procedure is important, but this is typically the responsibility of the healthcare provider, not the nurse providing pre-op care.
D: Describing consequences of choosing not to have surgery is important, but it is the healthcare provider's role, not the nurse's, to discuss this with the client.
E: Informing the client about alternatives to surgery is important, but the primary responsibility lies with the healthcare provider, not the nurse providing pre-op care.
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