The nurse is preparing a patient for a procedure. The patient has signed a consent form but states, "I don't really know anything about this procedure. I wonder if there is something else I could do instead?" How should the nurse proceed?

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Rationale 1: Since the patient has expressed lack of knowledge about the procedure, the preparation should not be continued.
Rationale 2: The nurse should not attempt to talk the patient into a procedure.
Rationale 3: The patient always retains the right to verbally revoke consent at any time during the course of treatment. The preparation should be stopped and the physician notified.
Rationale 4: Whether the question is verbal or written is not pertinent and does not make this a situation of informed consent.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for a Procedure