An unconscious client with a head injury needs surgery to live.His wife only speaks French,and the health care providers are having a difficult time explaining his condition.Which of the following is the most correct answer regarding this situation?

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In emergency situations,if it is impossible to obtain consent from the client or an authorized person,the procedure required to benefit the client or save a life may be undertaken without liability for failure to obtain consent.In such cases,the law assumes that the client would wish to be treated.In an emergency,it is not necessary to contact the institutional review board.In doing so,it would take up valuable time.A family member or acquaintance that is able to speak a client's language should not be used to interpret health information.An official interpreter must be available to explain the terms of consent (except in an emergency situation).Telephone consents usually require two witnesses.This is not the case in this situation.

An Unconscious Client with a Head Injury Needs Surgery to Live.His