If the client is ambulatory,fully functional,and without cognitive impairment,consent to speak with other caregivers and providers as well as permission to proceed with care must be obtained directly from the client.If the client is under the care of a legal guardian,the guardian must provide informed consent for planned interventions and consultations with other providers.

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Both statements accurately describe the process of obtaining consent in healthcare settings. The first statement outlines the necessity of obtaining consent directly from a fully functional and cognitively intact client, while the second statement correctly states that a legal guardian must provide consent for a client under their care.

If the Client Is Ambulatory,fully Functional,and Without Cognitive Impairment,consent to Speak