A nurse is planning an educational conference about informed consent. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A.Age alone is not a reliable or unique identifier. Many clients can share the same age, and this information does not sufficiently confirm an individual’s identity. Using age alone could lead to errors, as it lacks specificity.

B.Room numbers are not reliable for client identification because clients may be moved to different rooms or share rooms with others. Using a room number alone could easily lead to a medication error, as it does not confirm the client’s personal identity.

C.Using a photograph is an acceptable form of client identification, especially in settings where clients may not be able to verbally confirm their identity (e.g., clients with dementia). Photographs, when available, are typically included in the client’s medical records and can help ensure correct patient identification to prevent medication errors.

D.Bed numbers, similar to room numbers, are not unique to an individual and may change or be shared in multi-bed rooms. Relying on a bed number could result in giving medication to the wrong client, which is a significant risk to client safety.

When planning an educational conference about informed consent, the nurse should include information about the potential risks of the procedure. Informed consent is a process in which the client is provided with information about a medical procedure or treatment, including its potential risks and benefits, so that they can make an informed decision about whether to proceed.

Option a is incorrect because after signing the informed consent, the client still has the right to refuse the procedure.

Option c is incorrect because it is not the nurse's responsibility to explain the procedure when obtaining informed consent; this is typically done by the healthcare provider performing the procedure.

Option d is incorrect because a nursing student cannot witness an informed consent; only a licensed healthcare professional can do so.