Which of the following is an example of statutory law?
A) Permission for care
B) Consent for minor client
C) Nurse practice act
D) Inferring consent
C
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Statutory law is a law that any local, state, or federal legislative body enacts. An example of statutory law is the nurse practice act in each state. Clients sign a general permission for care and treatment on hospitalization. The parent or guardian should provide consent if the client is a minor to protect healthcare workers from being charged with battery. In an emergency, healthcare providers can infer consent.
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