When a nurse signs a consent form as a witness, the nurse is:

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When a nurse signs a consent form as a witness, their role is to witness the client's signature only, not to verify if informed consent has been given or be responsible for informed consent. However, the nurse should ensure that the client has signed voluntarily without being coerced and that the client has had the opportunity to read and understand the consent form before signing it. Signing as a witness is not a breach of code of conduct if done properly.

When a Nurse Signs a Consent Form as a Witness