The 72-year-old client scheduled for heart transplant surgery may give informed consent for the surgery.
There are no age limitations with the exception of minors. Choices 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect. An individual with
advanced Alzheimer’s disease is incompetent to make decisions. Only an emancipated minor may give consent
(a 14-year-old child who lives alone, away from family, and is totally independent). Infants are unable to give
consent.Coordinated Care
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