In which instance would the nurse accept informed consent from a 13-year-old patient?
A) If the child is consenting to treatment for an emergency surgery
B) If the child is consenting to treatment for a venereal disease
C) Under no circumstances can a 13-year-old give valid consent.
D) When the parents are not readily available
E) The patient is seeking treatment for drug dependency.

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Rationale 1: A 13-year-old cannot give consent for surgery, even in an emergency. In the case of an emergency, if the parents are not available to give consent, the emergency doctrine applies and surgery would proceed.
Rationale 2: The law recognizes a minor's right to provide consent in some circumstances, including treatment for venereal diseases.
Rationale 3: In some circumstances minors can give consent for treatment.
Rationale 4: An attempt to reach parents must be made even if they are not readily available.
Rationale 5: Minors can give consent for diagnosis and treatment of drug dependency, drug addiction, or any condition directly related to drug usage.

In Which Instance Would the Nurse Accept Informed Consent from a 13-Year-Old