A child who is 10 years of age is brought to the clinic with symptoms of a serious lower respiratory infection. The attending adult self-identifies as a grandparent. The child states the grandparent is the only family of the patient. Which is the most important information for the nurse to acquire prior to treatment?

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It is crucial to determine if the grandparent has legal custody of the patient to ensure that they have the authority to consent to medical treatment for the child.

A Child Who Is 10 Years of Age Is Brought