Which of the following statements is true?

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The surgeon should give the patient information about the extent and type of surgery,alternative therapies,usual risks and benefits,and consequences of not having surgery in a nonthreatening manner as outlined in The Patient Care Partnership developed by the American Hospital Association (AHA).
Informed consent is required by law to help protect patients' rights,their autonomy,and their privacy.The patient or the patient's legal guardian must sign a surgical consent form that includes this information.If the patient's cultural practices include male dominance,the husband,father,or oldest brother of a female patient also may need to sign the consent form.It is the nurse's ethical (not legal)responsibility,acting as the patient's advocate,to ensure that the patient understands the information.See institutional policy regarding consent.

Which of the Following Statements Is True