Practice Question
An emergency department nurse is admitting a 16-year-old client who has acute abdominal pain and is accompanied by his grandmother. The client requires an emergency appendectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the grandmother?
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Correct Answer:
"If his parents agree by phone that you may give consent, we'll need you to sign the form."
Rationale:
💎 In emergencies involving minors, verbal telephone consent from a parent or legal guardian is legally acceptable when written consent cannot be immediately obtained.
💎 The grandmother can sign the consent only after the parents give explicit permission, ensuring legal and ethical adherence to consent regulations.
💎 This process protects the minor’s rights while ensuring necessary emergency surgical interventions are not delayed.
💎 Telephone consent must be documented thoroughly in the medical record, including who provided consent and at what time.
💎 This aligns with hospital policy and maintains legal protection for the healthcare team and the facility.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Capstone Exam(s)
- Answer Choices: 4