In Which Instances Would the Nurse Feel Comfortable Providing Care

Multiple Choice

In which instances would the nurse feel comfortable providing care without first obtaining informed consent?

A) The patient is deaf.
B) The physician feels the disclosure of information required for informed consent might cause the patient to commit suicide.
C) A visitor suffers a cardiopulmonary arrest in the emergency department waiting room.
D) The patient has signed a waiver at the suggestion of the primary nurse.
E) Informed consent was obtained when the patient had the same procedure last week.