A patient is scheduled for surgery. The physician discusses the case with the nurse and advices that legally, a patient may not sign the operative consent. The nurse agreed with the physician's statement if the case is that:

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The nurse agreed with the physician's statement if the case is that any sedative type of medication has recently been given. Sedation may interfere with the patient's comprehension of the consent form.

A Patient Is Scheduled for Surgery