In Which Situation Is Implied Consent Appropriate for Treatment of a Child

question 4

Multiple Choice

In which situation is implied consent appropriate for treatment of a child?

• A) Parent or guardian refuses to allow a blood transfusion following a child's accident.
• B) Providers determine that a child requires closed reduction of closed fracture.
• C) Surgery to repair a ruptured spleen is performed in the absence of parent/guardian.
• D) Sutures are needed for treatment of a laceration that resulted from a sporting event.

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Definitions:

Clams

Aquatic bivalve mollusks known for their soft bodies enclosed within a hinged shell, often consumed as seafood or used in research.

Filter-Feeders

Organisms that feed by straining suspended matter and food particles from water, commonly found in aquatic environments.

Toxins

Poisonous substances produced by living organisms, often causing disease when entered into the body at sufficient quantities.

Earthworms

Invertebrate animals belonging to the class Oligochaeta, known for their role in aerating the soil and enhancing soil fertility through their digestion process.