You are called to a park for a 10-year-old boy who has fallen from a slide and broken his arm. The bone is angulated, and he is in a lot of pain. He states that his mother is at work, and he doesn't know the phone number. You should:
A) treat the boy under the doctrine of implied consent.
B) not treat the boy until you contact to his mother.
C) obtain permission from the park director.
D) have the police take custody of the boy and give permission to treat.
Answer: A
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