A client is brought to the hospital unconscious and needs emergency surgery.The client's only family member cannot come to the hospital before the surgery.Which is the best option for obtaining informed consent for the client's emergent surgery?

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In the event that a family member cannot come to the hospital before the surgery needs to begin,verbal consent should be obtained over the phone with two witnesses.

A Client Is Brought to the Hospital Unconscious and Needs