A nurse is caring for a client who is in a coma and is scheduled for a surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Incorrect – The provider, not the nurse, determines if the surgery is medically necessary. B. Correct – A health care surrogate (or durable power of attorney for health care) makes medical decisions on behalf of an incapacitated client. The nurse should ensure the surrogate understands the risks and benefits. C. Incorrect – Sending an unsigned informed consent form to the risk manager does not address the need for legal consent from the surrogate. D. Incorrect – The family's opinions are considered, but only the legally designated surrogate has the authority to make the decision.