The parents of a critically ill child are refusing medical ...

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The parents of a critically ill child are refusing medical treatment for the child. Which of the following terms identifies a legal rule that allows the state to make legal decisions in the best interest of the child?
 
  a. parenti loci c. in lieu parental
  b. parens patrie d. bon parentus

Question 2

A child asks the school nurse a question about sexuality. The nurse should:
 
  a. Tell the child to discuss this with their parents
  b. Tell the child not to think about sex
  c. Tell the child to wait until the sex education class meets
  d. Tell the child that he or she will listen carefully and try to answer the question

[frankwu0507]

Answer to Question 1

B
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A Incorrect. Parenti loci is not the same as parens patrie.
B Correct. Parens patrie provides the state with an overriding interest in the health and welfare of a child. Parens patrie is a legal rule that allows the state to make decisions in place of parents when they are unable or unwilling to provide for the best interests of the child.
C Incorrect. In lieu parental is not the same as parens patrie.
D Incorrect. Bon parentus is not the same as parens patrie.

Answer to Question 2

D
The child may not wish to discuss this subject with their parents. Telling children not to think about it or to wait until the class meets will likely encourage them to turn to their peers, who are often just as uninformed. The nurse should listen and then provide appropriate counseling.

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Gracias!

[AngeliqueG]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it