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. "It is my responsibility to obtain informed consent from the client prior to the procedure." is incorrect. It is the provider's responsibility to explain the procedure, its risks, benefits, and alternatives to the client, not the nurse's. The nurse's role is to witness the signing of the consent form. B. "I will sign the consent form to indicate that the client has received written materials explaining the procedure." is incorrect. The nurse's role is to witness the client's signature, but the nurse does not sign to indicate that the client has received written materials. C. "I will provide the client with an explanation of the procedure before I sign the consent form." is incorrect. The nurse should not provide the explanation of the procedure; this is the responsibility of the provider. The nurse ensures that the client understands and is signing voluntarily. D. "When I sign the consent form, I am stating that the client appears to be competent to give consent." is correct. The nurse’s role is to witness the signing of the consent form and ensure that the client appears to be competent to provide consent. The nurse does not provide the explanation but confirms that the client is signing voluntarily and understands the procedure.