The nurse takes the form pictured above to the patient's room in preparation for an emergency surgical procedure. The patient states, "Doc said he would tell me all about the surgery when he gets here. Do you know what they are going to do?" What is the nurse's best response? 11ea992e_0a96_033d_9f38_7d1ce9d8b95e

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The nurse should not provide information about the surgery without the physician's permission. It is best if the patient hears about the surgery from the physician, so the nurse should wait for the physician to explain it to the patient before they sign any forms.

The Nurse Takes the Form Pictured Above to the Patient's