A(n) _______________ ______________ is a person under the age of 18 who can legally sign for consent for medical treatment for themselves or their children
ANS:
emancipated minor
A person under the age of 18 who is no longer under the care of his parents' authority or a married minor or minors in the military are considered emancipated minors who are accorded the rights of an adult.
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1. Air in the line 2. Occlusion of the tubing 3. Infusion complete 4. Wrong fluid being infused 5. Free flow
The nurse needs to discuss a problem with the nursing assistant. The nursing assistant has left several rooms cluttered with trash and not cleaned appropriately. Which comment by the nurse would be the best way to approach the problem?
a. "I checked on the four rooms you were assigned, and they are really a mess.". b. "Have you had a problem completing your work assignment today?" c. "All four of the patient rooms assigned to you today are messy with a lot of trash in them.". d. "Family members have been really upset today. Why have you not cleaned up the rooms assigned to you?"
The nurse at an ophthalmologist's office is training a new nurse. They care for a patient who has just received fluorescein. Which statement or statements by the new nurse best demonstrate understanding of fluorescein? (Select all that apply.)
a. "It may cause nausea and vomiting." b. "It is used to inspect the pupils for regularity." c. "It is used to inspect the cornea for lesions." d. "It may cause bradycardia." e. "It may cause pruritus."
The coordinated effort of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems in maintaining balance, posture, and body alignment is known as _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word