The nurse must be aware of the types of individuals who can give consent for procedures and treatments.Which one of the following individuals may legally give informed consent?

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An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult and therefore can give informed consent for themselves and their child. A sedated patient cannot give informed consent, a friend of a patient cannot give consent unless they have a legal power of attorney or specific knowledge of the patient's wishes, and a patient who does not understand the proposed treatment plan cannot give informed consent.

The Nurse Must Be Aware of the Types of Individuals