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wenmo

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The pediatric nurse knows that the children she is treating are considered minors. Which of the following statements accurately describes the regulations related to consent for medical treatment?
 
  A) Children older than age 16 can provide their own consent for, or refusal of, medical procedures.
  B) A guardian ad litem may be appointed by the parents to serve to protect the child's best interests.
  C) Parents ultimately are the decision makers regarding medical treatment for their children younger than the age of 18.
  D) When divorce occurs, the parent with whom the child is living on a daily basis will be granted custody of the child.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a newborn infant who has Down syndrome. Which of the following nursing actions reflects the nurse's use of the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?
 
  A) The nurse speaks truthfully to the parents regarding their child's prognosis.
  B) The nurse provides safe, competent nursing care to avoid harming the infant.
  C) The nurse involves the parents in making health care decisions for their child.
  D) The nurse fairly allocates resources for caring for newborns in a facility.



dominiqueenicolee

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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