Question

A nurse is assisting in the care of four clients who are required to provide informed consent for treatment. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is able to provide informed consent?

Options:
a. A client with severe dementia
b. A minor who is emancipated
c. A client with schizophrenia experiencing hallucinations
d. A client under the influence of alcohol

Answer 1

The nurse should identify that the individual who is able to provide informed consent is a minor who is emancipated.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should identify that the individual who is able to provide informed consent is option b. A minor who is emancipated. Emancipation typically occurs when a minor is legally recognized as an adult and has the right to make their own decisions, including providing informed consent for treatment.