Principles of Pediatric Nursing Caring for Children 7e

2) A nurse is working with pediatric clients in a research facility. The nurse recognizes that federal guidelines are in place that 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? Select all that apply. 1. The precocious 4-year-old commencing as a cystic fibrosis research-study participant. 2. The 7-year-old leukemia client electing to receive a newly developed medication, now being researched. 3. The 10-year-old commencing in an investigative study for clients with precocious puberty. 4. The 13-year-old client commencing participation in a research program for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatments. Answer: 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 1. Federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older must receive developmentally appropriate information about healthcare procedures and treatments and give assent. 2. Federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older must receive developmentally appropriate information about healthcare procedures and treatments and give assent. 3. Federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older must receive developmentally appropriate information about healthcare procedures and treatments and give assent. 4. Federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older must receive developmentally appropriate information about healthcare procedures and treatments and give assent. Page Ref: 11, 12 Cognitive Level: Applying Client Need &Sub: Psychosocial Integrity Standards: QSEN Competencies: Patient-centered care | AACN Essential Competencies: Essential V: Healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments | NLN Competencies: Nursing judgement | Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning/Coordination of care Learning Outcome: LO 1.6 Examine three unique pediatric legal and ethical issues in pediatric nursing practice. MNL LO: Developmentally appropriate care