Informed Consent — NCLEX Cheat Sheet
MD explains, nurse witnesses
👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team
🕐 Updated 2026-07-11
🏷️ Management of Care
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Informed Consent on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!
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- Voluntary, competent, informed
- Provider explains risks/benefits/alts
- Nurse = witness signature only
- Verify client understands → tell MD if not
- Use interpreter if language barrier
- Client may withdraw consent anytime
- No consent if sedated/confused
- Minor can't consent (exceptions exist)
- Nurse doesn't explain procedure
- Client confused → notify provider
- Emergency: implied consent ok
✨Quick Tip
The physician/provider performing the procedure is legally responsible for explaining the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
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