Short Answer: T<span>he ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.</span>
Answer:
Informed consent is an important part of effective client care that helps accomplish treatment goals.
Explanation:
In all cases of treatment and/or surgery, the medical staff is required to have a written or verbal consent from the patient that they are allowed to proceed with treatment. If the patient is not of sound mind or body, the next of kin are able to then determine the best course of action.
In this example, it cannot be proved that the patient is not of sound mind, even though there is a family history of psychosis. In this case, it is important that the nurse is given consent to treat the patient as they see fit.
1. Identify your goal: "Make people like you"
2. Gather information: Drugs are unhealthy, you don't want to use them etc.
3. Consider the consequences: Potential addiction, make people think you're cool, health issues, arrest
4. Make the decision: Take the drugs/Don't take the drugs
5. Evaluate decision: Are you pleased with your choice? Do people like you more or hate you more? Are you happy with yourself? What was the outcome?
