Author Question: Jake, a 14-year-old terminal leukemia patient, has told his parents and his health-care providers ... (Read 38 times)

saraeharris · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Jake, a 14-year-old terminal leukemia patient, has told his parents and his health-care providers that he no longer wants to take chemotherapy treatments. The nurse knows that Jake:

1. Can make this decision because he is of legal medical age.
2. Is not of legal age to make a medical decision. This is an ethical decision that must be discussed only
with Jake's parents.
3. Must discuss this ethical issue with his parents.
4. Is not of legal age to make a medical decision, thus he has not right to determine his care.

Question 2

An infant displays depression by:

1. Smiling at strangers.
2. Bonding to someone other than the immediate family.
3. Crying more than an average infant.
4. Looks away when an adult attempts to play with the infant.

polinasid · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Jake is not of legal age to make a medical decision, but he is of an age where he is aware of his body and the medical team's actions.
2. Jake should be a part of the discussion because he is at an age where he is aware of his body and medical needs.
3. Jake and his parents should make the decision together.
4. Jake's parents have medical power of attorney, but he is at an age where his wants and needs should be taken into consideration.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Smiling is a normal positive reaction for an infant.
2. Bonding to another person indicates that the infant feels secure with his/her surroundings.
3. Crying can indicate many different things for an infant. It is a normal reaction and is not necessarily an indication of depression.
4. Infants seek to make eye contact to learn. The lack of eye contact is a concern.