A nurse is witnessing a patient sign the consent form for surgery. After the patient signs the consent form, the patient starts asking questions regarding the risks and benefits of a surgical procedure. What action by the nurse is most appropriate? a) Place the consent form in the patient’s medical record. b) Notify the nurse manager of the patient’s questions. c) Answer the patient’s questions. d) Request that the surgeon come and answer the questions.
A nurse is witnessing a patient sign the consent form for surgery. After the patient signs the consent form, the patient starts asking questions regarding the risks and benefits of a surgical procedure. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a) Place the consent form in the patient’s medical record.
b) Notify the nurse manager of the patient’s questions.
c) Answer the patient’s questions.
d) Request that the surgeon come and answer the questions.