A 17-Year-Old Female Lives with Her Parents and Meets the Requirements

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 17-year-old female lives with her parents and meets the requirements to give informed consent to have a small basal cell carcinoma removed. Which of the following would this teenager be considered?

• A) knowledgeable minor
• B) emancipated minor
• C) protected minor
• D) mature minor
• E) able minor

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Definitions:

Natural Family

An alternative term often used to refer to a nuclear family, emphasizing biological relationships within the family unit.

Extended Family

Relatives such as aunts, uncles, cousins, or grandparents and/or unrelated persons who are part of a family unit.

Family of Origin

The immediate family unit in which a person is born or raised, influencing their early development and values.

Extended Family

A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.