If a nurse suspects that her client did not give informed consent, what is her responsibility?
A. Repeat the information to the client
B. Ignore her suspicion, as it is not her responsibility to obtain consent
C. Contact the physician in charge of care to discuss the information with the client again
D. Contact the family of the client, to express her concern
Answer: C. As a patient advocate, it is the nurse's duty to ensure that the client has all of the necessary information and/or competence needed to give informed consent.
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