A labor and delivery nurse is preparing a 32-year-old multip…
A labor and delivery nurse is preparing a 32-year-old multiparous client of Middle Eastern descent for epidural anesthesia. The client has been experiencing moderate to severe pain, is 6 cm dilated, and nods in agreement when the anesthesia care provider explains the risks and benefits of the procedure. However, the client does not sign the consent form, stating, “I must speak with my husband first.” Her husband is currently en route to the hospital and will arrive in approximately 30 minutes.Which of the following actions is the most appropriate for the nurse to take at this time?
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