An individual is brought into the emergency room by law enforcement for observation and treatment and placed under arrest. Which nursing action would be appropriate related to the concept of informed consent?

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The nurse drawing a blood sample to determine an alcohol level is appropriate as it is a standard procedure that may be required for medical evaluation and legal purposes, and it does not require informed consent in emergency situations where the patient is under arrest.

An Individual Is Brought into the Emergency Room by Law