In Which Instance Would the Nurse Accept Informed Consent from a 13-Year-Old

question 2

Multiple Choice

In which instance would the nurse accept informed consent from a 13-year-old patient?

• A) If the child is consenting to treatment for an emergency surgery
• B) If the child is consenting to treatment for a venereal disease
• C) Under no circumstances can a 13-year-old give valid consent.
• D) When the parents are not readily available
• E) The patient is seeking treatment for drug dependency.

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Definitions:

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron that transmits signals from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system, allowing the body to react to environmental changes.

Integration Center

A region in the nervous system where information is processed and interpreted, usually involving the brain or spinal cord.

Parasympathetic Division

A branch of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles.

Terminal Ganglia

Nerve endings located near or within the organs they innervate, part of the autonomous nervous system.