Informed Surgical Consent — NCLEX Cheat Sheet
MD explains; RN witnesses signature
👤 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 Surgical Consent on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!
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- Surgeon explains risks/benefits
- RN witnesses, confirms understanding
- Voluntary, competent, informed
- Sign BEFORE sedation given
- Pt confused → don't witness
- Already sedated = invalid
- Questions → notify surgeon
- Parent/guardian signs
- Emancipated minor = self-consent
✨Quick Tip
The provider performing the procedure must explain it, the risks, benefits, and alternatives.
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