Nathan has been brought to the intensive care unit (ICU). He is extremely disoriented and is unable to understand his situation. Nathan had attempted suicide and Dr. Thorpe believes he is still at risk. Unfortunately, Nathan does not seem capable of providing informed consent for treatment. Dr. Thorpe should

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Since Nathan is unable to provide informed consent for treatment, Dr. Thorpe should obtain consent from Nathan's family if possible. This would ensure that Nathan receives the necessary treatment to protect his health and well-being. However, if Nathan's family is not available, Dr. Thorpe may need to seek out other legal channels to obtain the consent needed to provide treatment. A court order may be necessary in some cases, but this should be a last resort to respect the individual's rights as much as possible.

Nathan Has Been Brought to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)