You arrive at the scene of a 34-year-old woman with abdominal pain. As you begin talking to the patient, she extends her arm to allow your partner to take her blood pressure. What type of consent is this patient's action consistent with?
A. Implied consent
B. Informed consent
C. Passive consent
D. Expressed consent
Answer: D. Expressed consent
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.