Which of the following consent process will need to be followed for an 86-year-old patient going to surgery?
A)Give the patient time to process information.
B)Family members should make decision.
C)Ask patient to respond immediately so he does not forget.
D)Give the patient reading material about surgery and postoperative instructions.

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The nurse should give the older patient time to process the information. The other options are not appropriate for this patient because the patient should be allowed to make their own decisions if able, not be rushed and provided written instructions in addition to time to process.

Which of the Following Consent Process Will Need to Be