In which case can the physician and nurse initiate care without consent?
1. A 15-year-old female who requests treatment for acne.
2. An 80-year-old client presenting with the flu who seems to be confused.
3. A 35-year-old male who is unconscious and in shock following an auto accident.
4. A 6-year-old child with a possible broken arm brought to the emergency room by a teacher.
Correct Answer: 3
If a person is unconscious or injured in such a way that he or she is unable to give consent, physicians and nurses can provide care. Minors cannot be treated without parental consent unless the situation is life-threatening. The 80-year-old must give consent for treatment unless confusion is so profound as to make the person's decision-making capacity suspect.
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