NCLEX REVIEW: MANAGEMENT OF CARE MASTERY - EVOLVE & SAFETY-FOCUSED PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED RATIONALES (A+ GUARANTEED) A client is being prepped for a surgical procedure and the nurse is reviewing the informed consent with the client. The client asks, "=s there any other way to take care of this without having surgery?" The nurse has a duty to first: 1) Reassure the client that the surgery is the best treatment option 2) Tell the client if they don't want the surgery, they don't have to have it 3) Notify the surgeon that the client has additional questions about alternatives to surgery 4) Call the surgeon and cancel the surgery until the consent form is signed - -- ANSWER>>>--3 Rationale: The client has a right to an explanation of the treatment and its expected results, anticipated risks and benefits, possible alternative treatment options and all questions - ANSWER>>>ed before a consent form is signed. Remember, the client is not asking you for your opinion. The client is asking about alternative treatments for the condition. Notify the appropriate health care provider if theclient needs additional information that you cannot - ANSWER>>>. Once the client has all the necessary information then they