A patient who was in an industrial accident has had a sudden increase in intracranial pressure and is being prepared for placement of an emergency subarachnoid bolt. What would be the most important function of the nurse at this time?

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Having the patient's next of kin sign a consent form is crucial before the emergency surgery can be performed. It is important to obtain informed consent from a legal guardian or next of kin before performing any invasive medical procedure. This should be the nurse's priority at this time. The other options (bathing the patient, sending belongings home, finding out how the accident happened) are less urgent and can be addressed at a later time.

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