Which criterion should the nurse review to determine if an adolescent is considered legally emancipated?

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Legal emancipation occurs when an individual under 18 years of age is granted the right to make their own legal decisions, essentially becoming their own legal guardian. One way to achieve this status is through legal marriage, as the individual is then considered an adult in the eyes of the law. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are not necessarily indicators of legal emancipation. While an individual over the age of 18 is considered an adult, being over 18 alone does not equate to emancipation. Residing outside the family home does not necessarily mean the adolescent is emancipated as they may still receive financial support or other assistance from their parents. Similarly, receiving money from parents each month does not automatically indicate a lack of legal emancipation.

Which Criterion Should the Nurse Review to Determine If an Adolescent