An Elderly Adult Fell at Home and Fractured a Hip

An elderly adult fell at home and fractured a hip, which requires surgical repair. After admittance to the emergency department, the client was given sedation for pain before a surgical permit was signed. What is the best action necessary to obtain consent?

A) A legal guardian or representative can provide or refuse consent.
B) This would be considered an emergency situation and consent would be implied.
C) Since the client has been medicated, the nurse should thoroughly explain the consent form to the client.
D) The physician should wait until the effects of the medication wear off and have the client sign.