After the physician explains the risks and benefits of a surgery, the patient signs the consent. A few hours later, the patient asks the nurse about the risks. Which of the following is the best response?

Explanation

•In order to obtain informed consent, the patient must understand all the risks and benefits of the procedure. In this scenario, the patient does not fully understand the risks, therefore, the physician needs to re-explain the risks in order to obtain informed consent.

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