A nurse and his girlfriend witness a motor vehicle accident. The calls 911 and pulls over to the side of the road. The nurse assesses the victim and determines that he is unconscious. His girlfriend says, "This guy can't give you permission to help him;
maybe you should just leave him alone." The nurse explains that he has implied consent. When is implied consent assumed?
A. At the time a person sees a physician or nurse by appointment in the office or clinic setting
B. When a person arrives in the operating suite for a surgical procedure.
C. On the person's admission to the hospital unit.
D. If the person is treated at the scene of an accident
ANS: D
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