A 16-year-old trauma victim arrives in the emergency department with a life-threatening condition and requires emergency surgery. Which of the following should the nurse know when obtaining a consent? A parent/guardian must give consent. The person must give informed consent prior to surgery. The surgery can be performed without consent. The person must first be evaluated for competency before obtaining consent.
[Answered]: A 16-year-old trauma victim arrives in the…
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