Which Should the Nurse Consider When Having Consent Forms Signed

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which should the nurse consider when having consent forms signed for surgery and procedures on children?

• A) Only a parent or legal guardian can give consent.
• B) The person giving consent must be at least 18 years old.
• C) The risks and benefits of a procedure are part of the consent process.
• D) A mental age of 7 years or older is required for a consent to be considered "informed."

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Definitions:

Price Elasticity

An index showing the degree to which demand for an item adjusts in response to its price changes.

Midpoint Method

A technique used in economics to measure the elasticity of a variable by averaging the starting and ending points.

Price Elasticity

A measure indicating how much the quantity demanded of a good or service changes in response to a change in its price.

Midpoint Method

A technique used in economics to calculate the elasticity of a variable, using the average of initial and final values as reference points.