Which of these statements about informed consent and documentation is TRUE?
A)Clients who have been sedated must have the consent form witnessed by a family member.
B)Clients who decline to have any specific treatment performed are not required to sign an informed consent form.
C)There is no legal requirement for informed consent to be written.
D)Informed consent must be obtained by a health care professional.

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The medical record may also contain advance directives and signed forms that indicate a client's informed consent to procedures.There is no legal requirement for informed consent to be written.

Which of These Statements About Informed Consent and Documentation Is