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A Client Is Scheduled to Have Surgery, Has Signed the Consent

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A client is scheduled to have surgery, has signed the consent form, but refuses to have a Foley catheter placed, saying, "That's not part of the surgery". The nurse should:


A) explain that this is part of the surgical prep and continue with the procedure.
B) call the physician.
C) respect the client's wishes as the right of consent also involves the right of refusal.
D) explain that the client has already signed the consent, and place the catheter.

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