A 15-year-old with leukemia tells the nurse that she wants to file for emancipation in order to control her own treatment plan. The nurse explains the process by stating: Select all that apply.
a) The minor must live with parents or guardians.
b) The process is governed by individual state laws.
c) The minor must demonstrate the ability to manage financial affairs.
d) The minor must be married or in the armed forces.
e) The minor must be able to claim a share of the parent's income by law.
f) The minor must be at least 14 years of age.
Answer:
• The process is governed by individual state laws.
• The minor must demonstrate the ability to manage financial affairs.
• The minor must be at least 14 years of age.