Patient PreparationQuestion 82 of 100
A 9-year-old is brought for a blood draw by an adult neighbor with no documented authorization. What should the phlebotomist do?
a.Proceed because the child agrees to the draw
b.Proceed because any adult present may consent
c.Ask the child to sign the consent form
d.Verify legal authorization from a parent or guardian before collecting
Explanation
A minor cannot give legal consent for a procedure, so authorization must come from a parent, legal guardian or a documented designee. A neighbor without documented authority cannot supply it, and a child's agreement is assent rather than consent. Having the child sign a form creates a record with no legal standing.
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