In Life-Threatening Emergencies, Consent for Treatment

question 9

Multiple Choice

In life-threatening emergencies, consent for treatment

• A)is obtained before treatment to protect the facility from liability.
• B)must be obtained within an hour after beginning treatment.
• C)occurs after treatment is administered.
• D)is not valid because the patient is not competent.
• E)is not necessary.

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