A nurse is caring for a client who will be having surgery. Which of the following is a nurse's role when obtaining informed consent?

The nurse's role in informed consent is to witness the client's signature, confirming that the client is signing voluntarily and appears competent. The responsibility for explaining the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives lies with the surgeon or provider. Consent can be withdrawn at any time — the nurse must never inform a client otherwise. Identifying risks is the surgeon's responsibility, not the nurse's.