The school nurse is trying to get consent to care for an 11-year-old boy with diabetic ketoacidosis. While his parents are out of town on vacation, the child is staying with a neighbor. Which of the following is the priority action to be taken?
A) Getting telephone consent with two people listening to the verbal consent
B) Providing emergency care without parental consent
C) Contacting the child's aunt or uncle to obtain consent
D) Advocating for Parens Patriae to proceed with care for the child
A
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