Implied consent is based on the premise that a patient:
A) would consent to care because of the seriousness of his or her injury.
B) will die unless emergency medical treatment is provided immediately.
C) is of legal age and is able to make rational decisions regarding his or her care.
D) would refuse any emergency medical care if he or she were unconscious.
Answer: A) would consent to care because of the seriousness of his or her injury.
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