A nurse is working with pediatric clients in a research facility. The nurse recognizes that federal guidelines are in place to delineate which pediatrics clients must give assent for participation in research trials. Based upon the client's age, the nurse would seek assent from which children? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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Children who are considered capable of providing assent typically include those who are seven years of age and older. This is based on the general understanding that children around this age begin to have the cognitive ability to understand basic elements of the research study and its implications for them. Therefore, a 13-year-old (Choice A), a 10-year-old (Choice C), and a seven-year-old (Choice D) would typically be asked to give assent for participation in research trials. A precocious four-year-old (Choice B), despite potentially having advanced understanding for their age, is generally considered too young to provide assent based on federal guidelines.

A Nurse Is Working with Pediatric Clients in a Research