A patient has been selected as a potential recipient of an experimental drug for heart failure. The
nurse knows that when informed consent has been obtained, it indicates which of these?
a. The patient has been informed of the possible benefits of the new therapy.
b. The patient will be informed of the details of the study as the research continues.
c. The patient will receive the actual drug during the experiment.
d. The patient has had the study's purpose, procedures, and the risks involved
explained to him.