The nurse is assisting in preparing the patient for surgery. Which surgical consent should the nurse recognize as being a legal consent? (Select all that apply.)
a. Consent signed by a 17-year-old for her infant's surgery.
b. Consent signed by a foster mother for a 17-year-old patient.
c. Consent signed by a 28-year-old for his own elective surgery.
d. Consent signed by 16-year-old patient for his or her own urgent surgery.
e. Consent signed by a 60-year-old patient 1 hour before receiving morphine.
f. Consent signed by 36-year-old patient 1 hour after receiving lorazepam (Ativan).
ANS: A, C, E
The 60-year-old patient is an adult and no narcotics have been given that may impair judgment, so it is a legal consent. The consent was signed by a 17-year-old who is the child's legal parent. The 28-year- old patient is an adult signing for his own surgery without evidence of impairment. B. It is not known if the foster mother is the legal guardian for the 17-year-old patient. D. The patient is 16 years old and cannot give consent because of being a minor. F. The patient received medication to affect mentation. This consent is not legal.
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