A Child Is Being Prepared for an Invasive Procedure in the Presence

Multiple Choice

A child is being prepared for an invasive procedure in the presence of the child's babysitter. The single mother of the child has legal custody but is not present. After details of the procedure are explained, the legal informed consent for treatment on behalf of a minor child will be obtained from:

A) The divorced parent without custody.
B) The babysitter with written proxy consent.
C) A grandparent who lives in the home with the child.
D) The cohabitating unmarried boyfriend of the child's mother.