What would be the most effective way for a nurse to validate informed consent?

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Asking the patient (not the family unless the patient is a minor child)what he/she understands about the procedure is an effective way to validate informed consent.Informed consent in the health care setting is a process whereby a patient is informed of the risks,benefits,and alternatives of a certain procedure and then gives consent for the procedure to be done.The piece of paper is simply evidence that the informed consent process has been completed.Determining from the physician what was discussed does not guarantee that the patient understands what was explained.

What Would Be the Most Effective Way for a Nurse