A client signs a consent form for treatment after a clear discussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives. Which concept has the client demonstrated?

• A. Assent
• B. Informed consent
• C. Capacity
• D. Confidentiality

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is informed consent. Informed consent means the client is given clear information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of treatment, understands that information, and voluntarily agrees by signing or approving the plan. The scenario shows the client receiving a thorough discussion and then signing the consent form, which demonstrates understanding and voluntary agreement to treatment.

Aspects of other terms: assent refers to agreement from someone who cannot legally consent and may not involve full understanding; capacity is the person’s ability to understand and appreciate information and make decisions (a prerequisite for informed consent, but the scenario centers on the consent itself); confidentiality is about protecting private information and is not about agreeing to treatment.