Editing Management of Care (section)

=== Who does what ===
'''The provider performing the procedure''' is legally responsible for disclosing the information and obtaining consent. '''The nurse's role''' is to witness the signature, to verify that the signature is voluntary and that the patient is competent to sign, and to confirm that the patient understands what was explained. The nurse also serves as the patient's advocate.

'''The single most tested point in this section:''' if the patient expresses confusion, cannot describe the procedure, or asks a question about risks or alternatives, the nurse '''stops the process and notifies the provider''' to return and complete the disclosure. The nurse does not explain the procedure to fill the gap, and does not have the patient sign and sort it out later.