A nurse is working with pediatric clients in a research facility. The nurse recognizes that federal guidelines delineate that pediatric clients must give consent for participation in research trials

Question

Based on the client's age, the nurse would seek assent from which child? Select all that apply. 1. A precocious 4-year-old starting as a cystic fibrosis research study participant
2. A 7-year-old leukemia client electing to receive a newly developed trial medication
3. A 10-year-old starting in an investigative study for clients with precocious puberty
4. A 13-year-old client beginning participation in a research program for ADHD treatments
Correct

Answer 1

2; 3; 4
Rationale:
1. Federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older must receive developmentally appropriate information about health care procedures and treatments, and give assent.
2. Federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older must receive developmentally appropriate information about health care procedures and treatments, and give assent.
3. Federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older must receive developmentally appropriate information about health care procedures and treatments, and give assent.
4. Federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older must receive developmentally appropriate information about health care procedures and treatments, and give assent.