A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the nurse's role in obtaining informed consent. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. “When I sign the consent form, I am stating that the client appears to be competent to give consent.”: The nurse’s role in informed consent is to witness the client’s signature and verify that the client appears competent and is signing voluntarily. This demonstrates proper understanding of the nurse’s legal responsibility in the consent process. B. “I will sign the consent form to indicate that the client has received written materials explaining the procedure.”: Providing written materials and explaining the procedure is the responsibility of the healthcare provider performing the procedure. The nurse does not sign the consent to verify that teaching has occurred. C. “I will provide the client with an explanation of the procedure before I sign the consent form.”: Explaining the procedure, including risks and benefits, must be done by the provider who will perform it. The nurse may reinforce information but does not provide the primary explanation for consent. D. “It is my responsibility to obtain informed consent from the client prior to the procedure.”: Obtaining informed consent is the legal responsibility of the provider performing the procedure. The nurse supports the process by witnessing the signature and ensuring consent is given voluntarily.