NCLEX Question of the Day

September 15, 2025

Management of Care QID 538

When obtaining informed consent, what is the nurse's primary responsibility?

A:
Explaining the risks and benefits of the procedure in detail.
B:
Determining whether the patient has understood all the information provided by the physician.
C:
Ensuring that the consent is voluntary and that the patient understands the procedure.
D:
Making decisions for the patient if they seem uncertain about the procedure.

Explanation

The nurse's primary responsibility when obtaining informed consent is to ensure that the consent is given voluntarily and that the patient understands the procedure. The nurse should confirm that the patient has received all the necessary information from the physician and understands it, but it is not the nurse's role to provide detailed explanations of the procedure or to make decisions for the patient.

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