💊 NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

A patient is scheduled for a surgical procedure and expresses confusion about the risks involved. What is the nurse's primary role regarding informed consent?

A Explaining the surgical procedure in detail to alleviate confusion.
B Verifying the patient understands the procedure and has no remaining questions.
C Obtaining the patient's signature on the consent form.
D Witnessing the physician's signature on the consent form.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The nurse's role is to ensure the patient understands the information provided by the provider and has no further questions. Explaining the procedure is the provider's responsibility. If confusion exists, the nurse should notify the provider.

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