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Before a surgical procedure, the nurse ensures that a client has signed the informed consent form. Informed consent is a legal document indicating a client’s approval to have his or her body touched. Which of the following clients can be asked to sign an informed consent form?
  1. A 42-year-old female who has just been administered with a sedating medication.
  2. A 55-year-old female who has questions about the surgery ordered by the physician.
  3. An 80-year-old male elderly who is diagnosed with stage II Alzheimer’s disease.
  4. A 70-year-old female who was threatened and pressured by family members to sign the consent.
Explanation
Answer: C - An 80-year-old male elderly with stage II Alzheimer’s disease can sign an informed consent. The second stage of Alzheimer’s disease involves minimal cognitive decline. A client who has just been sedated, has questions about the surgery, or was threatened or pressured by another should not be asked to sign an informed consent.
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