Which of the Following Is an Example of a Patient

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a patient who usually cannot give informed consent?

• A) an emancipated minor
• B) a married minor
• C) a mature minor
• D) an elderly patient
• E) an adult who is mentally incompetent

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Definitions:

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve, which innervates various organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, and plays a critical role in autonomic functions.

Innervate

To supply an organ or other body part with nerves.

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver that stores and concentrates bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver.

Autonomic Nervous System

A component of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.