The nurse notices that a patient who is scheduled for surgery tomorrow did not yet sign the consent form. The nurse was not in the room when the surgeon explained the procedure to the patient. Which of the following statements is most appropriate for the nurse to make when he/she brings the consent form for the patient to sign?
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