A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the role of the nurse in informed consent. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching
a. "The nurse's role in informed consent is to ensure that the patient has been provided with all relevant information and has the capacity to make a decision."

b. "The nurse's role in informed consent is to witness the patient's signature on the consent form."

c. "The nurse's role in informed consent is to explain the risks and benefits of the procedure to the patient."

d. "The nurse's role in informed consent is to make the final decision for the patient."