A Patient in the Emergency Department Required Resuscitation, Including Administration

A patient in the emergency department required resuscitation, including administration of medications, blood products, and intravenous fluids. The next day, the patient threatens legal action because blood was administered without consent. What questions should the nurse manager ask when investigating this situation?. Select all that apply.

A) Was the patient conscious when admitted?
B) Did the patient say he did not want blood products?
C) Would the patient have died if the blood product had not been administered?
D) Was another form of treatment other than administration of blood possible?
E) What is the experience level of the providers caring for this patient?