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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Adult

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A patient is scheduled for surgery. The physician discusses the case with the nurse and advices that legally, a patient may not sign the operative consent. The nurse agreed with the physician’s statement if the case is that:
  1. Any sedative type of medication has recently been given
  2. A discussion of alternatives with two physicians has not occurred
  3. A complete history and physical has not been performed and recorded
  4. Ambivalent feelings are present and acknowledged
Explanation
Answer - A - The nurse agreed with the physician’s statement if the case is that any sedative type of medication has recently been given. Sedation may interfere with the patient’s comprehension of the consent form.
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