ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
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Adolescent requesting testing for STIs
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A nurse in the emergency department is caring for an adolescent who is requesting testing for STIs. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Request verbal consent from the client. In this scenario, the adolescent is seeking testing for STIs, indicating they are seeking care independently. Verbal consent is appropriate as it respects the client's autonomy and confidentiality. Contacting the client's parents (
B) may breach confidentiality and deter the adolescent from seeking care. Postponing testing until parents are present (
C) can delay essential care. Written consent (
D) may not be necessary for this type of testing and could be overly burdensome. Overall, option A aligns with ethical principles of autonomy and confidentiality, ensuring the adolescent's right to make decisions about their health.
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