Question
which situation will cause the nurse to legally delay signing the operative consent when a client is scheduled for skin cancer surgery? ambivalent feelings are present and acknowledged. a sedative type of medication has been given recently. a complete history and physical has not been performed and recorded. a discussion of alternatives with two primary health care providers has not occurred.
Answer
When a complete history and physical has not been performed and recorded.
- Q: What are the options listed in the question? A: The options are: ambivalent feelings are present and acknowledged, a sedative type of medication has been given recently, a complete history and physical has not been performed and recorded, a discussion of alternatives with two primary health care providers has not occurred.
- Q: Which situation will cause the nurse to legally delay signing the operative consent? A: The situation that will cause the nurse to legally delay signing the operative consent is when a complete history and physical has not been performed and recorded.