Dr. Ramos is Mr. Doe’s surgeon and Dr. Reyes is Mr. Doe’s anesthesiologist. Both come to see him and discuss the surgery the evening before. How does the nurse ensure informed consent? What must the patient consent to for the procedure to be done? (Discuss in 5-6 sentences)

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John Doe, 53y.o., has a history of Type I diabetes mellitus, cigarette smoking 40 pack-years, CAD, and PVD. Six weeks ago, he developed a wound in his left heel which measured 4cm by 2cm when he discovered it. Despite IV antibiotics and chemical debridement, the wound developed a gangrene infection. He is scheduled for a BKA of the left lower extremity tomorrow at 10:00 am. His meds include daily insulin, aspirin 325mg/day, Pletaal 100mg BID. 

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Dr. Ramos is Mr. Doe’s surgeon and Dr. Reyes is Mr. Doe’s anesthesiologist. Both come to see him and discuss the surgery the evening before. How does the nurse ensure informed consent? What must the patient consent to for the procedure to be done? (Discuss in 5-6 sentences)

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