A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about informed consent. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

Rationale: A. "The client can revoke consent even after the procedure has begun.": Clients have the legal right to withdraw consent at any time, including during a procedure. Respecting this autonomy is essential, and healthcare providers must stop the procedure if the client revokes consent. B. "The nurse is responsible for obtaining informed consent.": Obtaining informed consent is the responsibility of the provider performing the procedure, who must ensure the client understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives. Nurses typically witness and verify the signature but do not obtain consent. C. "Consent must be obtained from a family member if a client has a mental illness.": Consent depends on the client’s decision-making capacity, not solely on the presence of mental illness. If the client is competent, they can provide consent; if not, a legally authorized representative may be involved. D. "The charge nurse will explain the risks of the procedure to the client.": Explaining procedure risks is the responsibility of the healthcare provider performing the procedure, not the charge nurse. This ensures that the explanation is accurate and comprehensive.