Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts informed consent?
A. A patient advises an EMT of why he or she is refusing care.
B. An EMT advises a patient of the risks of receiving treatment.
C. An EMT initiates immediate care for an unconscious adult.
D. A patient is advised by an EMT of the risks of refusing care.
Answer: B. An EMT advises a patient of the risks of receiving treatment.
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