A student is deciding whether to ask a patient for consent before observing a procedure. How important is the fact that the patient is asleep?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Not important at all
- Step 1: A sleeping patient cannot consent, and that is not a reason to skip consent. Step 2. Consent must be sought beforehand or the student should not observe. Answer: Not important at all. Why not the others: Sleep makes asking more difficult but does not remove the need.
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