In the majority of cases, pediatric clients are asked to give their consent or permission before receiving a procedure or treatment. This process is referred to as which of the following terms?
a. inclusion c. consideration
b. assent d. co-permission
B
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A Incorrect: Inclusion is derived from the word include. Include means to involve as a subordinate part.
B Correct: While pediatric clients are entitled to informed consent, it is usually the role of the parent or legal guardain to give informed consent. A child is asked to give assent prior to a procedure or treatment. Assent means the child has been informed about what will happen during a treatment or procedure, and is willing to permit a health care provider to perform the care.
C Incorrect: Consideration refers to taking an individual's opinion into account. However, this is not the correct legal term for giving consent or permission.
D Incorrect: Co-permission refers to jointly allowing, authorizing, or consenting such as a child with the parent or legal guardian. However, this is not the correct legal term for giving their consent or permission.
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