11. Which clients require the nurse to obtain consent for surgery from the next of kin? Select all that apply.
1) An 8-year-old girl
2) An 89-year-old woman
3) An illiterate 48-year-old man
4) A 16-year-old married woman
5) A severely depressed 55-year-old man
2) An 89-year-old woman
3) An illiterate 48-year-old man
5) A severely depressed 55-year-old man
The clients that require the nurse to obtain consent for surgery from the next of kin include:
1) An 8-year-old girl - In most cases, a legal guardian or next of kin will need to provide consent for surgery for a child.
3) An illiterate 48-year-old man - If a patient is unable to read and comprehend the consent forms due to illiteracy, it may be necessary to involve the next of kin for consent.
5) A severely depressed 55-year-old man - If a patient is severely depressed and unable to make informed decisions, obtaining consent from the next of kin may be necessary.
Therefore, options 1, 3, and 5 require the nurse to obtain consent for surgery from the next of kin.