Jose and his girlfriend are driving on the highway and witness a motor vehicle accident. He calls 911 and pulls over to the side of the road. He immediately begins to assess the victim to determine what he can do until the paramedics arrive
His girlfriend says, "This guy can't give you permission to help him; maybe you should just leave him alone" Jose explains that he has implied consent. Implied consent is assumed when a client:
A) Sees a physician or nurse by appointment in the office or clinic setting
B) Arrives in the operating suite
C) Is admitted to the hospital
D) Is treated at the scene of an accident
D
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