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nmorano1

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Which patient situation fails to meet the first requirement of informed consent?
 
  a. The patient does not understand the physician's explanations.
  b. The physician gives the patient only a partial list of possible side effects and
  complications.
  c. The patient is confused and disoriented.
  d. The patient signs a consent form because her husband tells her to.

Question 2

The school health nurse is working with a parentchild group discussing sex education. Which statement by a parent or child requires further teaching by the nurse?
 
  1. I know girls can develop early. I was only 8 years old when I developed breasts..
  2. I plan to speak with my daughter about her sexuality only after she reads the books I purchased for her..
  3. My school nurse talked with us about getting a period, the child giggles.
  4. My friends like to talk about sex. Lots of us have older sisters who dress sexy..



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Answer to Question 1

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A Understanding is an important element of the consent, but first the patient has to
be competent to sign.
B Full disclosure of information is an important element of the consent, but first
the patient has to be competent to sign.
C The first requirement of informed consent is that the patient must be competent
to make decisions about health care.
D Voluntary consent is an important element of the consent, but first the patient has
to be competent to sign.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. Girls can begin secondary sex characteristic development at 8 years old.
2. It is appropriate for a parent to discuss concepts of sexuality after the child completes some appropriate reading.
3. School-age children often laugh or giggle after discussions at school about secondary sex characteristics.
4. The school-age child who is being influenced by an older sibling is at risk for inappropriate behaviors, and needs further teaching.




nmorano1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


dyrone

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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