Question

a nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about professionalism. the nurse should include that which of the following demonstrates unprofessional behavior by a nurse?
explaining the steps of a surgical procedure to a client.
verifying that a client voluntarily gave consent to a surgical procedure.
witnessing a client consent for a surgical procedure.
confirming that a client appears competent to consent to a surgical procedure.

Explanation:

• Explaining the steps of a surgical procedure to a client is the role of the surgeon, not the nurse. Nurses should focus on their own scope of practice which includes tasks like verifying consent, witnessing consent, and confirming client competence (within their assessment abilities).
• Verifying voluntary consent, witnessing consent, and confirming client competence (to an extent) are within a nurse's professional responsibilities.

Answer:

Explaining the steps of a surgical procedure to a client.