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serike

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Which scenario is an example of informed consent?
 A) A pregnant 21-year-old girl gives her permission to undergo cesarean section delivery.
  B) A mentally incompetent adult agrees to undergo an elective cholecystectomy.
  C) An Alzheimer's patient agrees to allow a pacemaker to be implanted.
  D) An elderly female allows her minister to sign a consent for emergency surgery.

Question 2

Which of the below is part of informed consent?
 A) Consent must be received from a competent adult for it to be valid
  B) Explanations must be outlined in appropriate medical terms to be complete
  C) Just benefits of intended treatment are necessary so as not to frighten the patient
  D) Numerous clauses that relieve the provider of any liability for battery



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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