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A nurse in the pediatric unit is preparing a 16-year-old for a surgical procedure and observes that the client has signed the informed consent for surgery. What should be the first action by the nurse?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Minors typically cannot provide legal consent unless they are emancipated or meet specific legal criteria. The nurse must first determine if the 16-year-old is legally able to sign the consent.