At the time of admission of a client under 18 years of age, informed consent for general procedures should be obtained from which of these persons?
a. the admitting health care provider
b. the client, if he or she can read and understand the general consent
c. the client, if he or she is over 7
d. the legal guardian
D
In most states, clients older than 18 years of age can legally give informed consent. If a client is under 18 years of age, informed consent for general procedures should be obtained from the legal guardian.
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