A nurse is assisting with obtaining informed consent from the parent of a toddler who is scheduled for a surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Explain the risks associated with the procedure: Explaining risks is important, but it's the provider's responsibility to provide detailed information about risks, benefits, and alternatives. The nurse should ensure understanding. B. Determine the parent's understanding of the procedure: The nurse's role is to ensure the parent understands the procedure. This includes confirming comprehension and providing clarification if needed. C. Provide detailed information about the procedure to the parent: The nurse may provide general information, but the detailed explanation of the procedure, risks, and benefits should come from the provider. D. Discuss the benefits of the procedure: Discussing benefits is part of informed consent, but it should be explained by the provider. The nurse’s role is ensuring understanding, not providing detailed explanations.