A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. Exhibits Drag the words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence For a client to give informed consent, they must be able todropdown , dropdownanddropdown.

Rationale for correct choices: Receive sufficient information: The client must be provided with adequate details about the procedure, including risks, benefits, and alternatives, so they can make an informed decision. Understanding the information is essential for valid consent. Give it voluntarily: Consent must be given freely, without coercion or pressure. Voluntariness ensures the client’s decision reflects their own wishes and upholds ethical standards of patient autonomy. Be competent and of legal age: The client must have the legal capacity and mental ability to understand the information and make decisions. This includes being of age and free from impairments that could invalidate consent. Rationale for incorrect choices: Avoid asking questions: Clients are encouraged to ask questions to clarify understanding. Discouraging questions would undermine the informed consent process. Receive enough information: While similar, the phrasing is less precise than “sufficient information,” which emphasizes completeness and adequacy for decision-making. Be under medication influence: Clients under the influence of medications affecting cognition may not be able to provide valid informed consent, so this condition is inappropriate for consent.