A nurse is preparing a patient for a surgical procedure. The patient expresses understanding of the procedure but states, 'I still have some questions about what kind of anesthesia they will use.' What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

The correct answer to the question "A nurse is preparing a patient for a surgical procedure. The patient expresses understanding of the procedure but states, 'I still have some questions about what kind of anesthesia they will use.' What is the nurse's most appropriate action?" is Option C: Notify the surgeon that the patient has further questions before signing the consent form..

The other options — A) Reassure the patient that the anesthesiologist will discuss it before surgery., B) Explain the different types of anesthesia to the patient., D) Document the patient's understanding and proceed with the consent form. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Informed consent requires the patient to fully understand the procedure, including anesthesia. The nurse must notify the physician responsible for obtaining consent to address the patient's questions.