What Should the Nurse Consider When Having Consent Forms Signed

question 13

Multiple Choice

What 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:

Progesterone

A hormone released by the ovaries involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

Mature Follicle

Ovarian follicle in which the oocyte attains its full size. The follicle contains a fluid-filled antrum and is surrounded by the theca interna and externa; also called Graafian follicle.

Meiotic Division

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of four genetically diverse haploid cells, critical for sexual reproduction.

Mature Follicle

A fully developed ovarian follicle that is ready to release an egg during ovulation in the female reproductive cycle.