NR341 Exam 1 Concept Review-comprehensive

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CHAPTERS 1-5: Informed Consent: The doctrine of informed consent is based on the principle of autonomy; competent adults have the right to self- determination or to make decisions regarding their acc... eptance or rejection of treatment. 1. 3 primary elements: Must be present for a person’s consent or decline of medical treatment or research participation to be consider valid. a. Competence = A person’s ability to understand info regarding medical and nursing Tx. b. Voluntariness c. Disclosure of information 2. Basic Info considered necessary for decision making a. A diagnosis of the pt’s specific health problem and condition b. The nature, duration, and purpose of the proposed tx and procedures c. The probable outcome of any medical or nursing intervention d. The benefits of medical or nursing intervention e. The potential risks that are generally considered common or hazardous f. Alternative tx and their feasibility g. Short term and long-term prognoses if the proposed tx or txs are not provided. 3. Nurses can serve as witnesses and provided additional pt edu to support decision making. National Patient Safety Goals 1) Identify patients correctly CONTINUED..... [Show More]

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