Management of CareQuestion 10 of 2368
A 6-year-old child needs a procedure that requires informed consent. Who signs the consent form?
- The child
- The nurse caring for the child
- A parent or legal guardian
- The unit manager
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Correct answer: A parent or legal guardian
A minor cannot give informed consent, so a parent or legal guardian signs.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Scope of Practice: Informed Consent. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026