Question

a nurse is witnessing a client signing an informed consent form for surgery. which of the following describes what the nurse is affirming by this action? the client fully understands the providers explanation of the procedure. the client has been informed about the risks and benefits of the procedure. the nurse witnessed the providers explanation of the procedure. the signature on the preoperative consent form is the clients.

Explanation:

When a nurse witnesses a client signing an informed - consent form for surgery, the main role of the nurse is to confirm that the signature on the form is the client's. The nurse is not responsible for ensuring full understanding of the procedure (provider's role), or for witnessing the provider's explanation. Informed consent about risks and benefits is also mainly the provider's responsibility to convey. The nurse's witnessing role is focused on the authenticity of the signature.

Answer:

The signature on the preoperative consent form is the client's.