Answer to Question 1
C
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A Understanding is an important element of the consent, but first the patient has to
be competent to sign.
B Full disclosure of information is an important element of the consent, but first
the patient has to be competent to sign.
C The first requirement of informed consent is that the patient must be competent
to make decisions about health care.
D Voluntary consent is an important element of the consent, but first the patient has
to be competent to sign.
Answer to Question 2
4
Rationale:
1. Girls can begin secondary sex characteristic development at 8 years old.
2. It is appropriate for a parent to discuss concepts of sexuality after the child completes some appropriate reading.
3. School-age children often laugh or giggle after discussions at school about secondary sex characteristics.
4. The school-age child who is being influenced by an older sibling is at risk for inappropriate behaviors, and needs further teaching.
Stained section of cerebral cortex from autopsy of a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Patient with a cerebrovascular accident.
Patient Teaching
All messages must be documented and placed in the patient's chart.
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.