A 12-year-old pediatric client is in need of surgery. Which healthcare member is legally responsible for obtaining informed consent for an invasive procedure?

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The physician is legally responsible for obtaining informed consent for an invasive procedure, as they are the one performing the surgery and have the most knowledge about the procedure, its risks, and benefits. The nurse can assist in the process by providing information and answering questions, but ultimately it is the physician's responsibility to obtain consent. The social worker and unit secretary are not typically involved in the informed consent process for medical procedures.

A 12-Year-Old Pediatric Client Is in Need of Surgery