Which of the following statements BEST describes the nurse’s responsibility concerning written consent?
(A) The nurse should explain the procedure to the patient and ask her to sign the consent form. (B) The nurse should verify that the consent form has been signed by the patient and that it is attached to her chart. (C) The nurse should tell the physician that the patient agrees to have the examination. (D) The nurse should verify that the patient or a family member has signed the consent form. 3. The nurse cares for an elderly patient with moderate hearing loss. The nurse should teach the patient’s family to use which of the following approaches when speaking to the patient? (A) Raise your voice until the patient is able to hear you. (B) Face the patient and speak quickly using a high voice. (C) Face the patient and speak slowly using a slightly lowered voice. (D) Use facial expressions and speak as you would normally. 4. A 52-year-old man is admitted to a hospital after sustaining a severe head injury in an automobile accident. When the patient dies, the nurse observes the patient’s w
