Which of the following adolescent(s)would receive care from the advanced practice nurse without parental consent?

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Most states have enacted laws allowing health care providers to treat adolescents in certain situations without parental consent.These situations include emergency care,substance abuse,pregnancy,and birth control.All 50 states recognize the "mature minors doctrine." This allows youths 15 years of age and older to give informed medical consent if it is apparent that they are capable of understanding the risks and benefits and if the procedure is medically indicated.If an adolescent has a diagnosis that has a serious prognosis,parental consent will be neededed as this is not a situation that involves emergency care,substance abuse,pregnancy,and birth control.

Which of the Following Adolescent(s)would Receive Care from the Advanced