- Disregard the non-verbal cues and proceed with the procedure.
- Reconfirm the patient's understanding and willingness to proceed, and address any new concerns before beginning.
- Assume the signed consent is sufficient.
- Inform the family that the patient is anxious.
A nurse is providing care to a patient who has signed a consent form for a procedure, but now appears to be expressing non-verbal cues of anxiety and reluctance. What is the nurse’s ethical responsibility regarding the patient’s consent?
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