A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Being

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the emergency department after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. The client is unconscious, her condition is critical and will require emergency surgery. The client does not speak English. What is the best action of the staff?

• A) Leave the consent form and have the client sign it later.
• B) Proceed with surgery as implied consent would be the case in this situation.
• C) Have someone contact the nearest of kin from another State.
• D) Hold the time of surgery until a consent form can be signed.

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