A nurse is caring for an infant who is to undergo surgery.
The nurse should identify which of the following individuals should sign the consent form?
The mother's 21-year-old sibling.
The infant's provider.
The infant's grandparent.
The infant's 17-year-old mother.
The Correct Answer is D
In general, parental (or legal guardian) consent is required for any diagnostic or surgical procedure performed on a child under the age of 181.
Choice A is wrong because the mother’s 21-year-old sibling is not a parent or legal guardian of the infant.
Choice B is wrong because the infant’s provider cannot sign the consent form on behalf of the infant.
Choice C is wrong because the infant’s grandparent cannot sign the consent form unless they are a legal guardian of the infant.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
The Braden scale measures six elements: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear.
“The higher the score, the higher the pressure injury risk”: This statement is incorrect.
The lower the score on the Braden scale, the higher the risk for pressure injury.
“Each element has a range from one to five points”: This statement is incorrect.
Each element has a range from one to four points, except for friction/shear which has a range from one to three points.
“The client’s age is part of the measurement”: This statement is incorrect. Age is not one of the elements measured by the Braden scale.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
This statement indicates that the client will be provided with information about advance directives before making a decision.
Advance directives are legal documents that allow individuals to communicate their wishes for medical treatment in the event that they are unable to make decisions for themselves.
Choice A is wrong because signing advance directives is not a requirement for undergoing surgery.
Choice B is wrong because the provider does not need to sign the advance directives.
Choice D is wrong because the presence of a partner is not required when signing advance directives.
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