[Verified Answer]: Prior to surgery, written consent must be…

Prior to surgery, written consent must be obtained. Which is the nurse’s legal responsibility with regard to obtaining written consent? A. Explain the surgical procedure to the client and ask the client to sign the consent form B. Ask the client or a family member to sign the surgical consent form C. Determine that the surgical consent form has been signed and is included in the client’s record. D. Validate the client’s understanding of the surgical procedure to be conducted