Problem:
You are the clinical resource nurse. A new evidence-based recommendation was implemented by the research committee. The research committee started collecting data to determine if the intervention produced the same results. As the nurse researchers continue to collect data, you overhear them discussing publishing the results obtained for one of their graduate research projects. There are several elements of informed consent that the nurse must understand before the beginning of a study. What are the general tenets of informed consent? Describe the major elements and how you will go about ensuring that they are in place. Need Professional Help?