In most states, adolescents who are not emancipated minors must have parental permission before:

a.
treatment for drug abuse.
b.
treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
c.
obtaining birth control.
d.
surgery.

ANS: D

An emancipated minor is a minor child who has the legal competence of an adult. Legal counsel may be consulted to verify the status of the emancipated minor for consent purposes. Most states allow minors to obtain treatment for drug or alcohol abuse and STDs and allow access to birth control without parental consent.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 12

OBJ: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment