The nurse is caring for a client who was involuntarily hospitalized and is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse notes that an informed consent has not been obtained for the procedure. Based on this information, what is the nurse’s best determination?
A.
The informed consent does not need to be obtained.
B.
The informed consent should be obtained from the family.
C.
The informed consent should be obtained from the client.
D.
The health care provider will provide the informed consent.