Informed consent and vulnerability

Question 1

what is informed consent?

Answer 1

the patients autonomous decision about whether to undergo a surgical procedure

Question 2

what is the nurses role and obligation in informed consent?

Answer 2

• nurse may ask the pt to sign the consent form & witness the signature
• it is surgeons responsibility to provide clear & simple explanation of what surgery will entail, the benefits & possible risks, alternative s and possible complications as well as what to expect in early & late postoperative periods
• nurse clarifies information provided and if pt requests additional information the nurse notify s the physician

Question 3

what is an important thing to remember about psychoactive drug administration and informed consent?

Answer 3

-nurse makes sure that the consent form has been signed psychoactive premedication, because consent is not valid if it is obtained while client is under the influence of medications that can affect judgement and decision making

Question 4

the signed consent form is placed in a prominent place on the patients chart and accompanies the pt to the ____

Answer 4

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