Author Question: In regard to informed consent, which of the following statements is true? a. Only legally ... (Read 45 times)

armygirl · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

In regard to informed consent, which of the following statements is true?

a. Only legally incompetent adults can give consent.
b. Only parents can give consent for minor children.
c. It is not required that the client be told about costs and alternatives to treatment.
d. Consent must be voluntary.

Question 2

The nurse observes a client pacing the floor. The nurse validates an inference when speaking to the client by stating,

a. You are anxious, so let's talk about it.
b. Let's try some deep breathing to help you relax.
c. You seem anxious. Will you tell me what is going on?
d. Clients who pace usually need to talk to a physician. Should I call yours?

bob · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
For legal consent to be valid, it must be voluntary. Only legally competent adults can give consent. Parents or legal guardians can give consent for minor children. Clients must have full disclosure about risks/benefits, including costs and alternatives.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nurse has inferred that the client is anxious but needs to ask further questions to validate the information. A nurse should not make assumptions without first confirming that the inference is correct. Deep breathing exercise is an intervention; it is not validating an inference.