Which of the following individuals may legally give informed consent?

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