ADescribe the surgical risks in detail to the client
BNotify the surgeon that the client has questions before signing consent
CTell the client the risks are minimal and to sign the form
DWitness the consent and proceed with preoperative care
✓ Correct answer: B. Notify the surgeon that the client has questions before signing consentObtaining informed consent — including explaining risks, benefits, and alternatives — is the surgeon's responsibility. The nurse witnesses the signature and ensures the client understands; unanswered questions must be referred to the surgeon before consent is signed.
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