Management of Care Practice Question

Question

The nurse is caring for a new nurse receiving assignments and is focused on informed consent scenario 5. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Answer choices

1. A. Verify that consent is signed and notify the provider if the client has unanswered questions.
2. B. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
3. C. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
4. D. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.

Correct Answer

A. Verify that consent is signed and notify the provider if the client has unanswered questions.

Explanation

The priority action for informed consent is to verify that consent is signed and notify the provider if the client has unanswered questions. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.

Question details

• Difficulty: easy
• Domain: Management of Care
• Objective: informed consent

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