After describing the procedure and medical necessity, the nurse asks a 14-year-old child to assent to a skin graft. Which of the following statements accurately describes the requirements for this type of assent?
A) The age of assent occurs at 12 years old.
B) It is not necessary to obtain assent from a minor for a procedure.
C) A minor can dissent to a procedure but his or her wishes are not binding.
D) In some cases, such as cases of significant morbidity or mortality, dissent may need to be overridden.
D
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What should this require the nurse to be aware of? a. Culture influences beliefs about health, illness, and health practices. b. All members of an ethnic group have the same beliefs about health practices. c. A patient's culture rather than individual assessments can be the basis of care. d. Members of subcultures must be encour-aged by nurses to adopt the dominant cul-ture.
During a respiratory assessment, the nurse notes a sinking in of soft tissues relative to the cartilaginous and bony thorax. What is the term for this finding?
a. Grunting b. Tachypnea c. Retractions d. Nasal flaring
Screening blood products and donor organs and tissue for hepatitis C infection is
a. Primary prevention b. Secondary prevention c. Tertiary prevention d. Health promotion
The nurse is preparing medication instruction for a child who has undergone a kidney transplant and is prescribed cyclosporine. The parents ask the nurse about the reason for the cyclosporine
Which rationale for this medication should the nurse include in the response? 1. Suppress rejection 2. Decrease pain 3. Improve circulation 4. Boost immunity