A nurse is preparing to witness a client’s signature on a consent form for a colon resection. The nurse should recognize that which of the following information should be provided to the client by the provider before signing the form? (Select all that apply)

Choice A reason: Asking why the client wants notes may seem dismissive, not addressing legal rights; stating notes are excluded is correct. Assuming curiosity is the focus risks alienating the client, critical to avoid in ensuring respectful, compliant handling of medical record requests in psychotherapy.

Choice B reason: Stating no benefit from notes is judgmental, not addressing legal access; notes are typically excluded from records. Assuming benefit assessment is appropriate risks undermining autonomy, critical to prevent in ensuring ethical, client-centered responses to psychotherapy record requests in mental health care.

Choice C reason: Therapist’s notes are often excluded from releasable records under HIPAA, as they are personal process notes. This response is legally accurate, critical for compliance, ensuring client rights to records while protecting therapeutic notes, supporting ethical practice in mental health clinic settings.

Choice D reason: Asking about treatment satisfaction deflects from the records request; stating notes are excluded is accurate. Assuming dissatisfaction is the issue risks miscommunication, potentially reducing trust, critical to avoid in ensuring clear, compliant responses to client requests for psychotherapy notes.

Choice A reason: A direct approach may overwhelm a toddler, who needs simple, visual explanations like diagrams to reduce fear. Assuming a direct approach is best risks anxiety, critical to avoid in ensuring a toddler’s emotional comfort and cooperation during preparation for medical procedures.

Choice B reason: Explaining the procedure with simple diagrams is age-appropriate for toddlers, reducing fear and enhancing understanding through visuals. This is critical for cooperation, supporting emotional well-being, ensuring effective preparation, and promoting a positive experience during medical procedures in young children.

Choice C reason: Preparing a toddler 1 day in advance may increase anxiety due to limited time comprehension; same-day preparation is better. Assuming advance preparation is ideal risks distress, critical to prevent in ensuring emotional readiness and cooperation for toddlers undergoing medical procedures.

Choice D reason: Demonstrating equipment may scare toddlers without context; simple diagrams are more effective for preparation. Assuming demonstration is best risks increasing fear, critical to avoid in ensuring a toddler’s comfort and understanding during preparation for medical procedures in healthcare settings.