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A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Being

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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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