A child is being prepared for an invasive procedure. The mother ...

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A child is being prepared for an invasive procedure. The mother of the child has legal custody but is not present. After details of the procedure are explained,the legal informed consent for treatment on behalf of a minor child will be obtained from
 
  1. the divorced parent withoutcustody.
  2. a cohabitating unmarried boyfriendof the child's mother.
  3. a grandparent who lives in the homewith the child.
  4. a babysitter with written proxyconsent.

Question 2

A 12-year-old pediatric client is in need of surgery. The healthcare member who is legally responsible for obtaining informed consent for an invasive procedure is the
 
  1. nurse.
  2. physician.
  3. unit secretary.
  4. social worker.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer:4
Rationale: A parent may grant proxy consent in writing to another adult so that children are not denied necessary health care.In the case of divorced parents,the parent with custody may be the only parent allowed by some states to give informed consent.Residence in the same household with a child does not authorize an adult to sign consent for treatment.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:2
Rationale:Informed consent is legal preauthorization for an invasive procedure. It is the physician's legal responsibility to obtain this,because it consists of an explanation about the medical condition,a detailed description of treatment plans,the expected benefits and risks related to the proposed treatment plan, alternative treatment options,the client's questions,and the guardian's right to refuse treatment.