Prior to surgery, a surgeon requests that the nurse provide detailed information about the surgical procedure, including risks, benefits, and alternative therapies, to a client. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Discuss with the client and family the implications for surgery, risks, benefits, and alternative therapies.
Instruct the surgeon that only the provider performing the procedure can obtain informed consent.
Postpone the procedure until the provider can meet with the client.
Indicate in the chart that informed consent has been obtained.
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