A 16-year-old boy injured in a motorcycle accident is unconscious and cannot sign the emergency surgical consent form; no family members can be located. The nurse anticipates that:
A) the hospital social worker can sign the permit.
B) the surgeon will write a detailed note about the need for surgery and a registered nurse will then sign the consent.
C) the opinion of a second surgeon is sought regarding the necessity of the surgery.
D) the hospital attorney must authorize the surgery and sign the consent form.
Correct Answer:
Verified
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Q18: The illiterate patient signs the surgical consent
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