The Nurse Is Preparing a Consent Form for a Client

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a consent form for a client to sign before a procedure. Which of the following statements explains a characteristic of informed consent?

• A) The client does not need autonomy to give consent.
• B) Minors are permitted to give consent.
• C) The client does not need to give consent if the situation is an emergency.
• D) If the client is of legal age, he or she does not need the cognitive ability to understand.

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