Ch. 1 and Ch. 2 Medical-Surgical Nursing: Making Connections to Practice

A client who needs surgery is asked to sign an informed consent. What are the requirements for an informed consent? Select All That Apply. - 1. The client must be mentally competent to give consent for medical procedures. 2. The client must be aware of the risks associated with the procedure. 3. The information is delivered to the client in a language that is understood by the client. 4. The client must be provided with an opportunity to ask questions. A medical-surgical nurse is a member of the interprofessional care team (ICT) caring for a client. What is the purpose of this team? 1. To provide efficient and cost-effective client care 2. To include the client and family in transition planning 3. To meet during daily rounds or as needed 4. To obtain knowledge about the role of other members' in the team - **1 Rationales Option 1: The purpose of the ICT is to collaborate to provide efficient and cost-effective care. The team makes efficient use of time and resources to meet contemporary healthcare challenges. Option 2: ICT is a partnership of health-care professionals, the client, and the family in a participatory and coordinated approach. This coordinated effort takes place in an atmosphere of mutual respect and shared responsibility for outcomes of care. Option 3: The ICT may meet in a regularly scheduled structure, such as daily rounds, or on an as-needed basis for highly complex clients or for clients who experience frequent readmissions. Option 4: The ICT members are aware of the role and contribution of the other members on the team and how they contribute to the client's care. A nurse is preparing for certification in medical-surgical nursing. Which competencies, specifically related to medical-surgical nursing, should the nurse develop? Select all that apply. 1. Evidence-based care