What sort of consent, if any, should the nurse obtain before doing a painful procedure on a 6-year-old child? Select all that apply.
A. Give the child an opportunity to express an opinion before proceeding with care.
B. Give the care to which the parent has consented.
C. Give the care the nurse considers appropriate whether or not the parent has consented.
D. Go to court if the nurse and the parent disagree on appropriate care.
E. Only give the care if both the parent and the child have consented.
F. Offer suggestions for alternative treatments that would not be as painful.
Question 2
The nurse gave each teenager who attended the presentation praise and some candy. What is the nurse probably assuming about teenagers?
A. They are always hungry and eager for food.
B. They have little internal motivation to learn.
C. They need something to nibble on in order to stay still for any length of time.
D. They would not listen to the lecture without a bribe.