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Title: Which of the following clients could NOT be treated without a guardian or parent giving consent? ...
Post by: sfitz on Jan 18, 2018
Which of the following clients could NOT be treated without a guardian or parent giving consent?
 
  a. 10-year-old female brought in by an ambulance and who is bleeding from a puncture wound
  b. 14-year-old female requesting treatment for alcohol addiction
  c. 17-year-old male requiring MMR immunization for his college application health exam
  d. 32-year-old married male requesting HIV testing


Title: Which of the following clients could NOT be treated without a guardian or parent giving consent? ...
Post by: Thank on Jan 18, 2018
C
Informed consent of a minor is required by the parent or guardian with the exception of when a minor lives on his or her own; is married; becomes pregnant; requires treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, or mental illness; or is in an emergency situation when parent or guardians are unable to be reach and there is a life-threatening situation.