A nurse is working with pediatric clients in a research facility. The nurse recognizes that federal guidelines are in place that delineate which pediatrics clients must give assent for participation in research trials
Based upon the client's age, the nurse would seek assent from which children?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. The precocious 4-year-old starting as a cystic fibrosis research-study participant.
2. The 7-year-old leukemia client electing to receive a newly developed medication, now being researched.
3. The 10-year-old starting in an investigative study for clients with precocious puberty.
4. The 13-year-old client beginning participation in a research program for ADHD treatments.
Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale: Federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older must receive developmentally appropriate information about healthcare procedures and treatments and give assent.
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