ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a hip fracture that requires surgical repair. Which of the following health care professionals is responsible for obtaining informed consent from the client for the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: SURGEON. The surgeon is responsible for obtaining informed consent from the client for the surgical procedure because they are the one performing the surgery. The surgeon must explain the procedure, risks, benefits, and possible alternatives to the client before the surgery. The other choices are incorrect because: A: SURGICAL SUITE NURSE does not have the authority to obtain informed consent for a surgical procedure. B: ANESTHESIOLOGIST is responsible for administering anesthesia, not obtaining informed consent. D: NURSE can assist in the process but does not have the primary responsibility for obtaining informed consent.
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