A nurse is working with pediatric clients in a research facility. The nurse recognizes that federal guidelines are in place that delineate which pediatrics clients must give assent for participation in research trials
Based upon the client's
age, the nurse would seek assent from
which children? (Select all that apply.)
1. The precocious 4-year-old starting as
a cystic fibrosis research-study
participant
2. The 7-year-old leukemia client
electing to receive a newly
developed medication, now being
researched
3. The 10-year-old starting in an
investigative study for clients with
precocious puberty
4. The 13-year-old client beginning
participation in a research program
for ADHD treatments
Answer: 2, 3, 4
Rationale: Federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and
older must receive developmentally appropriate information about healthcare
procedures and treatments and give assent.
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