A patient is being counseled for possible participation in a clinical trial for a new medication. After the patient meets with the physician, the nurse is asked to obtain the patient’s signature on...

A patient is being counseled for possible participation in a clinical trial for a new medication. After the patient meets with the physician, the nurse is asked to obtain the patient’s signature on the consent forms. The nurse knows that this “informed consent” indicates which of the following? a Once therapy has begun, the patient cannot withdraw from the clinical trial. b The patient has been informed of all potential hazards and benefits of the therapy. c The patient has received only the information that will help to make the clinical trial a success. d No matter what happens, the patient will not be able to sue the researchers for damages.