INFORMED CONSENT- STUDY QUESTION AND ANSWER.

Mr Jose is admitted to Medsurg floor due pallor, bruises in arms ,legs , fatigue and weight loss. The doctor requested for bone marrow aspiration. Before the bone marrow aspiration, the nurse checks Jose chart to determine if there is a consent in the chart. The nurse should understand that informed consent means what?.

A. Consent is not required for bone marrow aspiration.

B. Bone marrow samples are commonly taken from the posterior ilac crest.

C. The doctor has explained all of the potential risks and benefits of the procedure.

D.The nurse can quickly obtain consent if it is not in the chart.

Correct answer is C.

Rationale: Before any invasive procedure the physician will order for informed consent, and talk with patient regarding the risks and benefits of the procedure.The nurse cannot quickly obtain consent without the doctor speaking with the patient about the procedure. Bone marrow aspiration is taken from posterior ilac crest but that is not the required response to this question.