An Unconscious Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department (ED)

question 16

Multiple Choice

An unconscious client is brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance following a car accident. Without a family member to give informed consent, the nurse should

• A) begin treatment of the client under the doctrine of implied emergency consent.
• B) have a hospital administrator sign the consent form.
• C) request the physician to sign the consent form.
• D) wait until a family member is contacted before treating the client.

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