a nurse is planning care for a group of clients. the nurse should expect to witness an informed consent for…

a nurse is planning care for a group of clients. the nurse should expect to witness an informed consent for a client who will undergo which of the following procedures?\n\n- administration of an enema\n- performance of a paracentesis\n- insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter\n- placement of an ng tube

a nurse is planning care for a group of clients. the nurse should expect to witness an informed consent for a client who will undergo which of the following procedures?\n\n- administration of an enema\n- performance of a paracentesis\n- insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter\n- placement of an ng tube

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Informed consent is typically required for invasive procedures with risks. Paracentesis (removing fluid from the abdomen) is an invasive procedure with potential risks, so it needs informed consent. Enema, indwelling catheter insertion, and NG tube placement are less invasive or routine, often not requiring formal informed consent like paracentesis.

Answer:

B. Performance of a paracentesis