An unconscious client is admitted through the emergency department. Identification of the client should be:
A. Determined only when the client is able
B. Postponed until family members arrive
C. Provided by the rescue squad personnel
D. Determined before starting treatment
B
B. Family members can identify the client after they arrive.
A. Waiting for the client to identify himself or herself could cause unnecessary delays, depending on the client's condition.
C. Rescue squad personnel are not always able to identify a client.
D. Emergency treatment can be started before identification of the client.
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