Question 3: How would you as a nurse evaluate a patient’s understanding of informed consent? How about informed consent for a patient who has a guardian or designated caregiver?
Some of the ways to evaluate a patient's understanding of informed consent are
In case of an guardian or a care giver they should actively involve in the patient care .They should be the legal concerned person to authorize for consent .In case of older adults who have Advance directive and has appointed a person to consent ,then only that person is legally bound to take decision on behalf of patient and provide consent .
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