Which scenario is an example of informed consent?

A) A pregnant 21-year-old girl gives her permission to undergo cesarean section delivery.
B) A mentally incompetent adult agrees to undergo an elective cholecystectomy.
C) An Alzheimer's patient agrees to allow a pacemaker to be implanted.
D) An elderly female allows her minister to sign a consent for emergency surgery.


A

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