A nurse is caring for a female patient who is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy. The nurse obtains the patient's signature on the consent form and then signs the form himself. The nurse's signature indicates that

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The nurse's signature on the consent form indicates that they verified that it was the patient who signed the form, not that the patient understands the risks of the procedure or that the nurse has provided information about the surgical procedure. The patient's signature indicates that they have consented to the surgery and understand the risks and benefits. The fact that the nurse signed the form does not indicate that the patient has no questions about the surgery.

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