NCLEX NCLEX-PN Question Answer
Which of the following individuals may legally give informed consent?
an 86-year-old male with advanced Alzheimer’s disease
a 14-year-old girl needing an appendectomy who isnotan emancipated minor
a 72-year-old female scheduled for a heart transplant
a 6-month-old baby needing bowel surgery
The 72-year-old client scheduled for heart transplant surgery may give informed consent for the surgery.
There are no age limitations with the exception of minors. Choices 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect. An individual with
advanced Alzheimer’s disease is incompetent to make decisions. Only an emancipated minor may give consent
(a 14-year-old child who lives alone, away from family, and is totally independent). Infants are unable to give
consent.Coordinated Care
TESTED 15 Jul 2025
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