The operating surgeon is explaining a complex surgical procedure as a treatment option before obtaining consent. The nurse notices the client is having a hard time understanding the terminology and is unable to follow the conversation. How should the nurse intervene at this time?

A. Encourage the client to research the procedure online: While providing additional information can be helpful, asking a client to research a complex surgical procedure online may expose them to inaccurate or misleading information. It also does not address the immediate barrier to comprehension during the consent discussion. B. Provide the client with a pamphlet of the procedures: Pamphlets can supplement understanding, but they are often written at a reading level that may still be difficult for some clients. They are insufficient on their own to ensure informed consent if the client is struggling to follow the real-time conversation and requires verbal clarification. C. Ask the surgeon to slow the pace and avoid medical jargon: This action directly addresses the client’s difficulty understanding the procedure. Simplifying language, using lay terms, and slowing the explanation ensures the client can comprehend the information necessary to give informed consent. It reflects advocacy for patient comprehension and supports ethical and legal standards in the consent process. D. Ask the surgeon to repeat the explanation over again: Simply repeating the explanation at the same pace using the same terminology may not improve understanding. Without adjusting the language or providing clarification, the client may remain confused, and informed consent may still not be achieved.