Seeking medical treatment for injury to the right ankle

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A 15-year-old client presents to the emergency room seeking medical treatment for injury to the right ankle. The client's parents are not present to sign a consent to treat. The nurse knows that which of the following would permit this client to legally sign for him or herself? A 15-year-old client presents to the emergency room seeking medical treatment for injury to the right ankle. The client's parents are not present to sign a consent to treat. The nurse knows that which of the following would permit this client to legally sign for him or herself? The client is 23 weeks pregnant and married There is no situation in which children can legally sign consent for themselves The child claims to be emancipated from parents, but did not bring legal documentation It is an emergency as there are broken bones that have penetrated the skin.

Reference no: EM133710691

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