A nurse is obtaining informed consent from a client who is scheduled for an invasive procedure. The client states, “I don’t understand why this procedure is necessary.” Which of the following actions should the nurse take?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A.
Ask the client to sign the consent form anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
B.
Notify the charge nurse about the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C.
Remind the client about the specifics of the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
D.
Explain to the client that the procedure will help treat his diagnosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n The correct action the nurse should take in this situation is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n B. Notify the charge nurse about the situation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Informed consent is a crucial component of patient care that ensures a client is fully aware of and understands the procedure being performed, including its risks, benefits, and alternatives. The client\u2019s statement, \u201cI don\u2019t understand why this procedure is necessary,\u201d indicates that they have not been fully informed or do not grasp the necessity of the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s why the other options are not appropriate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notification of the charge nurse or another appropriate authority<\/strong> is the correct action because the charge nurse can help facilitate a more detailed discussion between the client and the healthcare provider who can explain the necessity and benefits of the procedure. This ensures that the client is fully informed and can make an educated decision regarding their care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A nurse is obtaining informed consent from a client who is scheduled for an invasive procedure. The client states, “I don’t understand why this procedure is necessary.” Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Ask the client to sign the consent form anyway. B.Notify the charge nurse about the situation. 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This option is not ethical or legal. The consent form should not be signed if the client does not understand the procedure. Obtaining consent from a patient who does not comprehend the procedure undermines the validity of the consent and could lead to legal and ethical issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Simply reminding the client about the specifics without addressing their understanding or concerns may not be sufficient. The nurse’s role is to ensure the client understands the rationale behind the procedure, not just the details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
While this option might provide some context, it does not address the client\u2019s expressed concern about the necessity of the procedure. The explanation should be comprehensive and tailored to the client\u2019s understanding, ideally involving the healthcare provider who can provide a detailed explanation about why the procedure is necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n