In order to provide ________ consent, a patient must receive all information relative to his or her condition and be able to make a decision about consent based on that knowledge.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
informed
Informed consent involves the patient's right to receive all information relative to his or her condition and to make a decision regarding treatment based upon that knowledge.
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You have been called for an eight-year-old girl who is having seizures. The mother tells you that the child has not been sick, no fever or vomiting. However, she does have a shunt. You should suspect her seizures are caused by:
A) a seizure disorder. B) increased intracranial pressure. C) a recent head injury. D) an acute increase in temperature.
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